First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK
Asingle case of mpox – formerly known as monkeypox – linked to the recent outbreak in parts of Africa, has been detected in the UK. It is part of the Clade 1b outbreak, which appears to spread more easily between people. Mpox was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization in the […]
Barbados economy records 3.9 per cent growth despite challenges
The Barbados economy posted 3.9 per cent growth for the first nine months of the year, defying global economic pressures and the adverse impact of Hurricane Beryl. Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge on Wednesday delivered an upbeat report that revealed the sustained growth was driven by robust activity in tourism, business services and construction. […]
Road tennis executive targets local, international growth
The returning president of the Barbados Road Tennis Association (BRTA) has declared ambitious plans for his new term, including getting the game into local schools, and spreading it to new markets. Frederick Blunt was re-elected BRTA president for a second term when the organisation held its annual general meeting at the weekend. Blunt was initially […]
Hetmyer returns for England series
Exciting Guyanese middle-order batsman Shimron Hetmyer is set to step back into maroon this week, as the West Indies host England in a white-ball series beginning Thursday in Antigua & Barbuda. The visitors have spent the past week getting to know local conditions, while the home team are coming off 2-1 series losses to Sri […]
Parris 50 in vain as Red Force prevail
A fine half-century from Barbados’ Shaqkere Parris went for naught as the Trinidad & Tobago Red Force defeated Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) in the opening match of the CG United Super50 Cup. The home team opened up the defence of their 2023 title with a 60-run win over CCC at the Sir Frank Worrell […]
Police chief: No approval granted for sacramental use of cannabis
Five years after the Sacramental Cannabis Act came into force, no sacramental use permit has been granted. This was disclosed by Acting Commissioner of Police Erwin Boyce on Tuesday in response to questions posed by attorney Lalu Hanuman as the constitutional motion brought by Paul Ras Simba Rock entered its second day in the No. […]
Luther Thorne Memorial gets hydration station
Hydrate Caribbean is one step closer to achieving its milestone of 3 million bottle fills since its water station initiative was launched in 2020. On Tuesday, the Luther Thorne Memorial School became the 17th school on the island to receive a hydration station. Speaking at the presentation, Public Relations and Marketing Executive at Hydrate […]
Chukka, Hunte’s Gardens partnership to enhance tourist attraction, provide new jobs
Popular tourist attraction, Hunte’s Gardens has entered a partnership with Jamaican nature adventure company, Chukka Caribbean Adventures Ltd., aimed at enhancing the garden’s appeal while preserving its botanical beauty. The improvements will also come with new jobs, officials say. The partnership, which takes effect November 1, not only promises to elevate the visitor experience […]
Ellerton Primary remains closed due to a water outage
Ellerton Primary will remain closed due to a water outage in the school’s environs. The Ministry of Education says it will advise parents and guardians of any developments and apologises for any inconvenience caused. The post Ellerton Primary remains closed due to a water outage appeared first on Barbados Today.
NUPW gives SSA extra time to complete performance incentive plan
The state-run Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) Tuesday asked unionised workers for more time to complete a revised performance incentive plan to stave off a possible resumption of industrial action that had been suspended over the issue. Although the two additional weeks requested by the SSA management have expired by about another week, National Union of […]