Squad announced for the West Indies CG United ODI series against England
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the 15-man squad selected for the highly anticipated West Indies Men’s CG United One Day International (ODI) home series against England. Fans are gearing up for what promises to be an electric series, featuring both established stars and exciting new talent ready to take […]
Wanted: Javonnte Shakir Harewood
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to help locate Javonnte Shakir Harewood who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Harewood, 20, whose last known address is # 41 Martins Road, Pinelands, St. Michael has a brown complexion and is a slim. Harewood is advised that he can present himself to the […]
Reinventing business operations: A strategic guide for the digital economy
Last week, we explored creative destruction and fostering a culture of innovation as essential strategies for enhancing business growth and competitiveness. Today, we’ll examine what it means to conduct business effectively in today’s technology-driven landscape, focusing on both external factors and internal strategies that drive success. Understanding the Business Environment The Doing Business index, or […]
Student leaders urged to do the right thing
The latest group of prefects at Ellerslie Secondary have been called on to hone their leadership skills as student leaders at the Black Rock, St Michael school. That was the call of Principal Andrea Baptiste who shared her expectations of students on Monday. She counted it a privilege for these students to have been selected. […]
Cougars come from behind for first win
It was a battle to the very end as the Cougars came from behind to snatch the game from the Pumas. 84-79, in the Battle of the Cats Invitational Basketball Tournament this past weekend at the Barbados Community College (BCC). If the question was asked at the end of the third quarter, who was […]
Plan to strengthen Barbados’ global presence, support diaspora
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds has announced strategic plans to increase Barbadian visibility abroad, beginning with the appointment of consuls in major diaspora hubs. “You will see that in short order, we will name a Consul General and Deputy Consul General to Miami and also to Toronto, and we believe New […]
Wales romps into PM’s Cup quarterfinals
A night of entertaining football brought the curtains down on the Round of 16 in the Prime Minister’s Cup semi-professional football tournament with Weymouth Wales and Ellerton Club rounding out the final eight teams to advance into the quarterfinals. Weymouth Wales’ green machines were destructive, as they hammered Cave Hill 9-0 with a hat-trick […]
Four national footballers named among the best players for October
Four members of the Barbados men’s national team have been adjudged among the best players in League C of the Concacaf Nations League (CNL) for the October window. Over the weekend, the regional governing body named its Best XI for the group stage fixtures during the past month. Barbados concluded their League C campaign […]
FSC warns of marketing schemes as recruiters target Bajans
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) on Monday issued an urgent warning about investing in multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes, as a scheme masquerading as a YouTube and TikTok partnership actively recruits Barbadians with promises of quick earnings. The scheme requires participants to initially engage in a three-day probationary period after clicking a provided link, with recruiters […]
Govt won’t appeal court-ordered compensation to teachers
The government will not contest the High Court’s decision to award damages totalling $70 000 to five teachers who the court declared were unreasonably transferred to various schools in January 2013, Attorney General Dale Marshall said Monday. “The State does not propose to appeal the decision,” he told Barbados TODAY. On October 14, […]