Burke 34th in Brazil surfing
Barbados and the Caribbean’s top surfer on the World Surf League (WSL) Challenger Series (CS) Tour, Josh Burke finished 34th overall with 7985 points after the CS tour commenced in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this week. Burke ended his CS Tour as he competed at the Corona Saquarema Pro, presented by Banco do Brasil. […]
Fresh health policy drive in bid to tackle NCDs, obesity
The government is banking on a raft of public policy changes in its fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and obesity, including a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and an upcoming ban on industrially produced trans fats, a forum revealed Thursday. With lifestyle diseases accounting for nearly 80 per cent of deaths in the region, the […]
Humphrey says all above board in One Family Programme
As government’s One Family Programme received a financial boost on Thursday, Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey gave the assurance that all donations are going only to the people for whom they were intended. On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, CIBC FirstCaribbean contributed $8 000 to the programme’s newly […]
Barbados’ largest credit union expands digital services amid sector growth
Barbados Public Workers Co-operative Credit Union Limited (BPWCCUL), the island’s largest credit union, is set to expand its digital footprint to meet the growing demand for affordable and convenient financial solutions, according to General Manager Anthony Pilgrim. Speaking at the annual International Credit Union Day luncheon at Mahogany Ridge, Pilgrim, who announced that he […]
Strike enters third day but optimism grows for resolution
Workers at BICO are set to strike for a third consecutive day on Friday, despite the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) expressing optimism following a second six-hour round of negotiations aimed at resolving the employees’ grievances. BWU General Secretary Toni Moore said on Thursday night that the over 50 ice cream manufacturing and cold storage […]
The importance of growing and eating local
“Anybody interested in solving, rather than profiting from, the problems of food production and distribution will see that in the long run, the safest food supply is a local food supply, not a supply that is dependent on a global economy. Nations and regions within nations must be left free and should be encouraged to […]
A new National motto?
The National motto of Barbados is Pride and Industry. CBC and radio 98.1 may, however, be unintentionally promoting a new motto – Pride in Indolence. A new advert for radio 98.1 shows a number of workers asleep at their desks. It’s not clear if they are CBC staff or other government workers. A young […]
The Cybercrime Bill: A necessary shield for Barbados’ digital future
The rise of cyber threats has made cybersecurity a global priority. In Barbados, the Cybercrime Bill is a crucial step toward protecting the nation from digital crimes. While some Bajans may express concerns about the Bill’s implications, it is vital to recognise the daily risks the country faces due to resistance to these protections. […]
Top court slams slow legal system
Barbados’ highest court has called for the creation of a modern parole board to reform the criminal justice system while condemning persistent delays in the courts. Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) judge, Madame Justice Rajnauth-Lee made the recommendation on Thursday as the court rejected a convicted killer’s manslaughter sentence appeal. In delivering the […]
Action – not talk – needed to address crime frontally
On Tuesday, we reported on an interview with a mother who spoke candidly and emotionally as she described the moments before, during and after her son was shot dead while sitting in front of their home. Rosetta King gave her account of what transpired at her Newton Crescent home when her son Ricardo Gill became […]