QEH hit by sick-out; NUPW sights pay grievances

QEH hit by sick-out; NUPW sights pay grievances

The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) has raised serious concerns over unresolved grievances at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), particularly regarding delayed hazard allowance payments. Speaking Barbados TODAY, Richard Greene, General Secretary of the NUPW, confirmed that numerous employees in the Accident and Emergency Department (AED) had called in sick, leading to a temporary […]

#BTColumn – Safeguarding human rights requires more than words

#BTColumn – Safeguarding human rights requires more than words

In the councils of the Organisation of American States (OAS) and at least two of its associate institutions – the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) – much is spoken about the importance of human rights. But the words are not backed by financial support. The bedrock […]

Caribbean labour ministers agree on rapid, coordinated action to address labour challenges

Caribbean labour ministers agree on rapid, coordinated action to address labour challenges

Caribbean Community (Caricom) labour ministers have joined their counterparts from the Americas in endorsing a new initiative that lays the groundwork for addressing the region’s most labour challenges. The Organization of American States (OAS) says that the ministers have approved the Declaration of Bogotá titled “The Future of Work in the Americas: Building Peace, Social […]

#BTColumn – Beautiful Barbados: A reflection from retirement

#BTColumn –  Beautiful Barbados: A reflection from retirement

“How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom, you made them all; the Earth is full of your creatures.” – Psalm 104:24 What a privilege it is to return to the rock, my beloved Barbados, and bask in the beauty surrounding me during this cherished phase of my life. After years of wandering the globe, […]

#BTColumn – Schools are workplaces, too

#BTColumn – Schools are workplaces, too

It is accepted that a school is an institution of socialisation. It is a place where teaching and learning take place. Few tend to recognise that a school is a workplace for teachers as well. Some members of our wider community do not recognise that schools are places of business. As a place of business, […]

Weir accuses BICO of withholding data that could help prevent chicken shortage

Weir accuses BICO of withholding data that could help prevent chicken shortage

Agriculture Minister Indar Weir has called out local company BICO for withholding critical data that he says could help prevent a looming chicken shortage in Barbados.  With the holiday season approaching and demand expected to surge, Weir explained that his ministry had reached out to BICO, asking for specific information on stored poultry that could […]

Businessman urges concerted effort to tackle youth violence

Businessman urges concerted effort to tackle youth violence

A leading regional hotelier is urging the private and higher education sectors to play a greater role in tackling youth deviance and violence. The call has come from veteran hotelier Ralph Taylor who also lauded The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Cave Hill campus for being an agency of change in the region […]

Zico Harewood charged with murder of Ricardo Gill

Zico Harewood charged with murder of Ricardo Gill

Police have arrested and formally charged Zico Ricardo Harewood, 21, of #15 Oakway Lane, Pinelands, St Michael, with murder. Harewood has been charged in connection with the death of Ricardo Rohan Gill at Newton Crescent, The Pine, St Michael, on Tuesday, October 15.  Harewood appeared before Magistrate Cuffy-Sargeant in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ on Saturday […]

Police investigating death of man shot in Black Rock

Police investigating death of man shot in Black Rock

Police are investigating the death of a man who was shot in Black Rock. Around 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, police at the Black Rock Station received a report that a male was shot while sitting in his car at Deacons Court in Black Rock. On arrival, police learned that Shakeil Goodridge, 27, of #39 Upper […]

Down Syndrome Association welcomes disability grants

Down Syndrome Association welcomes disability grants

Parents of children with Down Syndrome have started to receive the highly anticipated disability grant promised by the government, President of the Barbados Down Syndrome Association Asha Alleyne-Renwick has reported. In addition to welcoming the assistance as the association recognises Down Syndrome Awareness Month, she said the current emphasis on disability rights in Barbados augurs […]