Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world
A Russian court has fined Google two undecillion roubles – a two followed by 36 zeroes – for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube. In dollar terms that means the tech giant has been told to pay $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest companies, that is considerably more than the $2 trillion […]
Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives
BARRIO DE LA TORRE, Spain (AP) — Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as residents salvaged what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 deaths confirmed in the eastern Valencia region alone. More horrors emerged Thursday from […]
Central Bank warns of Ponzi scheme targeting Barbadians
The Governor of the Central Bank issued a stark warning about a suspected Ponzi scheme operating in the country, after investigations revealed that a company calling itself TKY Media has no legal registration despite actively recruiting members with promises of quick earnings. Dr Kevin Greenidge told a press conference on Wednesday the organisation exhibited “all […]
Hindsbury Primary teachers switch positions with students
In an innovative role-reversal initiative, pupils at Hindsbury Primary School stepped into their teachers’ shoes Wednesday, leading reading lessons as part of the school’s Reading Week celebrations. The switch saw selected students, including head girl Sydney Bradshaw Earle and her deputy, Laila Alleyne, don professional attire and take command of classrooms, while their teachers – […]
Bajans urged to check on diabetes status amid concern about undiagnosed cases
With an estimated 60 000 diabetes cases in Barbados and many more potentially undiagnosed, Barbadians are being urged to find out their status so they can get treatment for the chronic disease. General Manager of the Maria Holder Diabetes Centre for the Caribbean, Marsha White made the appeal on Wednesday as the Rotary Club […]
Assault accused sent for psychiatric observation
Shanique Harrison was sent to the Psychiatric Hospital for observation for the next three weeks, after her demeanour in the dock of the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court raised concern. The 34-year-old woman of no fixed place of abode appeared before Magistrate Alison Burke on Wednesday, accused of unlawfully assaulting Tiana Massiah a day earlier. […]
Sixth-former champions disability awareness
Secondary school student Naomi Jordan wants to see changes in the education system to better accommodate pupils with disabilities. The Lower Sixth student at Harrison College who lives with dyslexia, expressed her desire at the inaugural Bright for Sight Day which she organised at her school. It featured interactive games and specialised equipment used by […]
Investigator admits Constable’s report is only evidence against gun accused
Lead investigator Sergeant Frank Olton told a nine-member jury that the only evidence linking Brandon Rommel Shaquar Allamby to an illegal AK-47 rifle is the word of the arresting officer. He was responding to questions during cross-examination by Allamby’s attorney, Martie Garnes, as the trial continued in Supreme Court 4A on Tuesday evening. […]
Hilda Skeene Primary takes creative approach to literacy
The language department at Hilda Skeene Primary School is touting creative methods to help students improve their reading and writing skills. Language coordinator Nikki Daniel told Barbados TODAY on Wednesday that a number of children who were subject to online learning in their early childhood due to health restrictions imposed as a result of […]
Barbados Rum Experience offers education, heritage
The Barbados Rum Experience (BRE), now in its fourth year, remains the only national event dedicated exclusively to Barbados rum as the unique week-long event blends education with immersion into the island’s 300-year-old rum heritage, according to one of the organisers, Gayle Seale. Hosted at the Radisson Hotel, this year’s event has attracted participants […]