National Independence Service set for November 24
This year’s National Independence Service is set for Sunday, November 24 at 10 a.m. at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex. Senator Patricia Parris, a member of the National Planning Committee, told a press conference this morning that the service will be held under the theme, Stronger Together with Peace, Love and Unity and there’s good reason for […]
Mandatory course for PSV workers starting in January
Hundreds of public service vehicle (PSV) workers across the country will be required to complete a new public service training course at the Barbados Community College (BCC), starting in January, to renew their permits. Assistant Director of Administration at the Transport Authority, Maria Boyce announced the January 26 start date for the classes at a […]
Pope Francis meets Prime Minister Mia Mottley
Pope Francis welcomed Prime Minister Mia Mottley to the Vatican this morning. A brief statement released by the Holy See Press Office said following the meeting with the Pope, Mottley met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, accompanied by Monsignor Mirosław Wachowski, Under-Secretary for Relations with States. “During the cordial discussions in the Secretariat […]
Tyra Trotman joins ruling Barbados Labour Party
Tyra Trotman, the former President of the Young Democrats, today announced that she has joined the ruling Barbados Labour Party. In a statement, she said it was not an easy decision but was necessary to continue her service to Barbadians. She made clear that serving the public transcends party lines and pledged to remain an […]
George takes Over-21 crown
Shaneka George overcame the strong challenge of nine other contestants to emerge winner of the Richard Stoute Over-21 Competition final last Saturday night at the Derrick Smith School and Vocational Centre. For her efforts, she took home the top prize of $3 000, a trophy and bragging rights until the 2025 edition of the […]
Credit upgrade welcomed; financial risks persist – expert
Despite Barbados’ recent credit rating boost from two leading global agencies, a senior investment strategist cautioned Wednesday that the country still has a way to go as there are still risks for investors. Fitch Ratings recently upgraded Barbados’ Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and its Country Ceiling to ‘B+’ from ‘B’. Additionally, […]
Counsellor warns against ignoring early signs of youth delinquency
Barbadians’ tendency to dismiss early warning signs of delinquent behaviour among youth is a factor in the rise in violent crime among youth, Chief Executive Officer of Supreme Counselling for Personal Development, Shawn Clarke has suggested. His comments came in response to alarming statistics shared on Tuesday by criminologist Kim Ramsay about a decrease in […]
School cafeteria operators, students ‘now embrace nutrition policy’
After a rocky start, school concessionaires have become enthusiastic supporters of the 2022 School Nutrition Policy, recognising it as a vital measure for tackling childhood obesity and promoting healthier lifestyles among students, according to the head of their association. Speaking at the Schools Canteen Concessionaires Recognition and Support event on Wednesday, David Ifill, president […]
The impact of the FTC-approved electricity cost increase on business
There is no one in business who can deny that the cost of business has increased exponentially in the last decade. Several analyses have been done to show a variety of reasons for this, not least of which have been global supply disruptions, natural disasters and other exogenous shocks. The one contributing factor that […]
Walker gets teen glory
On a night of great youthful talent, Kenaz Walker ‘spouged’ his way to victory in the final of the 2024 Richard Stoute Teen Talent Competition, at The Derrick Smith School and Vocational Centre on Sunday. Walker took top spot with 1 245 points, walked away with $10 000, a trophy, and also copped the Best […]