Packed line-up for benefit concert Love Divine II
Love Divine is back! Coming off the successful staging in its inaugural event last year, the fund-raising concert is on again at Frank Collymore Hall on Sunday, October 20 at 6 p.m. The event, which is staged to raise financial support for patients battling cancer, is produced by Trumpetboy Entertainment which specialises in music creation […]
Team Barbados at the 2024 Pan American U23 Squash Championships
The 2024 Pan American U23 Squash Championships concluded on Saturday evening in Bucaramanga, Colombia. This event was the only qualifying competition for squash at next year’s PAN AM Junior Games, which will take place in Asunción, Paraguay, in August 2025. Barbados’ Men’s and Women’s teams have successfully secured their spots for the 2025 games, where […]
BCEN endorses Chief Justice’s call for integrity in the legal profession
The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) says it acknowledges and fully supports the recent statements made by the Chief Justice of Barbados, urging members of the legal profession to maintain the highest standards of integrity, especially regarding the proper management of clients’ funds. According to the the BCEN, Chief Justice Leslie Haynes’ warning about the […]
Overlooked: World Bank’s report on equity and growth ignores Caribbean Realities
On Tuesday, October 8, I went to a meeting at the World Bank and listened with growing disappointment to a presentation on Taxing Wealth for Equity and Growth, supposedly focused on Latin America and the Caribbean region. I was less disappointed about the lack of attention on the Caribbean and the focus on Latin America. […]
Fierce competition for top spot in Spirit of the Nation Parish Talent Finals
Competition was fierce as participants drawn from each parish vied for the top spot in the Spirit of the Nation Parish Talent Finals. Performing at the Frank Collymore Hall on Saturday evening, contestants displayed diverse talents which included spoken word, dance and singing. When the dust had settled, Christ Church’s mother-and-son duo, Kimberley, and Kadarius […]
Enterprise development the key to sustainable growth
“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5 Enterprise development holds the promise of propelling small island developing states (SIDS) to new economic heights. The Caribbean, in particular, stands poised to take full advantage of this opportunity by nurturing homegrown businesses and […]
Disgruntled workers? It’s time employers paid attention
Organisations and enterprises consist of people who are expected to align with their vision and philosophy. However, there are no guarantees that individuals will not hold differing opinions and perspectives. Given that some individuals within organisations possess strong egos and personalities, these factors can contribute to aggressive behaviours, dissenting voices, apathy, and indifference. Workplaces, whether […]
Flash flood watch for Barbados
A flash flood watch is now in effect for Barbados. The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says a tropical wave aided by a favourable upper-level pattern is currently generating pockets of showers, periods of rain, thunderstorm activity and gusty winds. One to two inches of rainfall with isolated higher amounts is likely today and tonight. Possible […]
Fogging exercise in St Thomas and St Michael
The Vector Control Unit will visit various districts in St Thomas and St Michael when it conducts its fogging exercise this week. On Monday the Unit will make its first stop in St Thomas. It will spray Cane Garden Park with avenues, Cane Garden Crescent, South View, Sugar Mill Drive, Mint Close, Coral Drive, Pearl […]
Wildey eyes maximum points behind Bolden’s century
Nimar Bolden recorded his maiden elite century as Wildey have their sights set on a maximum 20 points against ESA Field Pickwick after day two of the fifth series of games in the Barbados Cricket Association elite three-day competition. Playing on their home ground SJPIT, Wildey came into the day with a first innings lead […]