Israel calls on Barbados to support right to defend against Hamas
Israel’s Ambassador to Barbados, Itai Bardov, has called on the government to demonstrate leadership by backing Jerusalem’s war against Hamas. Speaking exclusively with Barbados TODAY from his Panama base, the non-resident envoy raised concerns about Bridgetown’s position, emphasising the need for support amid the ongoing conflict with the militant group that was sparked by its […]
BICO, BWU officials meet to resolve strike
A meeting is currently underway between Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) officials and BICO management as negotiations continue to resolve the ongoing strike. For the second day, BICO workers remained outside the company’s gates, demanding better pay, improved health and safety conditions, and an end to what they describe as disrespect from management. Backed by the […]
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that triggered the Gaza war, has been killed by Israeli forces in the Palestinian enclave, Israel said on Thursday. His killing marks a huge success for Israel and a pivotal event in the year-long war – although there are a number of possible scenarios. […]
QEH gets two more dialysis machines
The Barbados International Business Association (BIBA) has donated two dialysis machines to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). The donation is valued at over $85 000. The hospital’s CEO Neil Clark expressed gratitude for the machines for the Artificial Kidney Unit (AKU), describing them as “more than just equipment”. “They are lifelines for our patients and […]
Met Office monitoring system to the north-northeast
The Barbados Meteorological Services is closely monitoring the progress of an area of low pressure located about 280 miles to the north-northeast of the island. It is expected to track north of Barbados today into Friday; as such, no direct impacts are likely. “Environmental conditions are marginally conducive to the slow development of the feature […]
Opportunities for small businesses to adopt generative AI
The recently held regional colloquium during Small Business Week focused heavily on the digital transformation occurring globally and its impact on business. Particular emphasis was on the emergence of generative AI and its potential to change the way business is done in both the private and public sectors. The regional small business sector was challenged […]
One Family Programme gets $8 000
CIBC has donated $8 000 which will be deposited into a new account created for beneficiaries of the government’s One Family Programme. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey says this system will ensure that assistance goes directly to the families participating in the programme. Just under 1 000 families are already registered. […]
Bajan journalist celebrates World Food Day at food’s biggest table
On this World Food Day, Daphne Ewing-Chow— a Bajan food and environmental journalist and Senior Contributor at Forbes— is reflecting on sitting at what she calls “food’s biggest table”. It’s where the most urgent conversations about the future of our planet unfold: food security, climate change, and the survival of the most vulnerable. 2024 has […]
Bajans urged to start kitchen gardens to help combat food insecurity
The Ministry of Agriculture is challenging Barbadians to start kitchen gardens at home. Deputy Chief Agriculture Officer Barney Callender wants every citizen to plant food around their homes to make food more accessible in Barbados. He was speaking at a donation ceremony at the ministry’s Graeme Hall, Christ Church headquarters to commemorate World Food […]
Cocaine addict gets suspended sentence and advice to turn life around
Adding four new convictions to his previous tally of 107, Ricardo Cortez Browne pleaded with the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court for help kicking his cocaine habit. And Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes has given him another chance. Appearing in the No. 1 Court, the 63-year-old unemployed man of Bank Hall Cross Road, St Michael confessed […]