Lit Limez highlights NIFCA’s literary talents
As screams of excitement echoed from the international cricket match at the nearby Kensington Oval on Sunday evening, poetry enthusiasts gathered for a relaxed evening of prose. Lit Limez: The NIFCA Edition took place at Cricket Legends on Fontabelle, marking the official launch of Kaleidoscope and Other Writings, the first audio anthology featuring the 2022 […]
Talk show moderator Walter Blackman dies
Popular talk show host Walter Blackman has died. Blackman, a moderator on Voice of Barbados’ Down to Brass Tacks call-in programme, passed away at home in the United States surrounded by his family. General Manager of Starcom Network Inc. Anthony Greene praised the work of Blackman who last hosted the show on October 2. “Walter […]
Sluice gate at Graeme Hall opened until Wednesday
Due to the inclement weather over the last few days on the island, the water levels at the Graeme Hall Swamp in Christ Church are currently elevated. As a result, the Drainage Division of the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) has opened the sluice gate to reduce these levels. The gate will remain open […]
The people have spoken
While campaigning in the 2024 US general election, then-candidate Vice President Kamala Harris said that it was time to ‘turn the page’. However, the electorate thought it was time for a new book and they elected former President Donald Trump to serve as the 47th president of the US. Despite being defeated in 2020 by […]
Autism Association applauds govt plan for respite facility
The Autism Association of Barbados says the government’s planned respite and residential facility for adults with disabilities is a significant step for the disabled community. Public Relations Officer, Nadia Simmons told Barbados TODAY on Monday that the facility will give both parents and autistic adults an opportunity to “rejuvenate”, acknowledging the significant mental strain […]
Sporting bodies to benefit from Ross University partnership
The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment, announced this weekend that it is exploring a framework for cooperation in several areas with Ross University School of Medicine, which will positively impact athletes and sports organisations. Minister Charles Griffith on Friday led a delegation which met with Dr Rhonda Mc Intyre, Senior Associate Dean […]
Tuach rides a wave in regional surfing
Barbados’ and the Caribbean’s top female surfer Chelsea Tuach finished third at the World Surf League (WSL) US Air Force Super Surf Pro presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs, as she made her second consecutive World Surf League final at the weekend, at the North America and Hawaii/Tahiti Nui Qualifying Series (QS) 3000 event. After […]
Airline drops student fare age cap after BCEN ‘discrimination’ challenge
Caribbean Airlines has abolished its controversial age limit on student travel discounts following successful lobbying by a Barbadian consumer rights group on behalf of a mature student who was denied access to reduced fares. The Trinidad-based carrier had restricted its student travel package to those aged between 16 and 40 for more than five […]
QEH A&E Department seeing significant increase in patients
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Accident & Emergency Department (AED) is experiencing an unprecedented surge in patient numbers, prompting senior officials to urge Barbadians to take greater responsibility for their health. Dr Corey Forde, the hospital’s head of clinical and diagnostic services, said that while the hospital has “surge plans” in place, the current influx is […]
What Donald Trump’s second term and Elon Musk’s investment signals for the future and the Caribbean
As the US presidential election concludes with Donald J. Trump securing a second term, important questions arise about what this renewed administration might entail, particularly given recent policy directions. For clarity, this column isn’t politically charged; instead, it explores the intersections of business, technology, and politics, where these worlds often collide in unexpected ways. […]