Petition calls for government to give promised relief to fisherfolk
The Opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) on Monday ramped up pressure on the government with a petition demanding relief for fisherfolk devastated by Hurricane Beryl. Doubling down on criticism of the administration for what it insists are broken promises and neglect, the DLP has vowed to escalate the fight for justice, warning of the possible […]
Grantley Adams Memorial set for reopening after air quality tests
Classes at the Grantley Adams Memorial School are on track to resume as early as next Monday, pending the all-clear from air quality tests expected by the end of this week. The Blackmans, St Joseph school has been closed for in-person learning since late September to facilitate extensive remediation work following staff and student complaints. […]
Tuesday’s play-in fixture in Georgetown will be do-or-die for Kent Hall’s men
The Barbados men’s national football team is relishing the opportunity to make history on Tuesday, when they face Guyana’s Golden Jaguars in the second leg of their Concacaf Play-In, with advancement to the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Prelims on the line. Led by head coach Kent Hall, the Bajan Tridents maintain that they are undaunted […]
DLP blasts govt over school ‘crisis’
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has slammed the government for a “dire state of neglect” in Barbados’ education system, accusing the Ministry of Education of failing students, teachers, and parents through poor planning, inadequate infrastructure, and lack of transparency. Opposition spokesperson on education Felicia Dujon warned that ongoing issues, such as students forced into online […]
Paul: Poultry supply chain finally stabilising
After months of a poultry shortage that disrupted supplies to supermarkets and restaurants, Barbadians will finally get some relief, according to Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) Chief Executive Officer James Paul. He has given the assurance that the poultry supply chain is stabilising, with chicken set to return to stores within days. “We are coming […]
Public trust in law enforcement must be maintained
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is definitely making a deliberate effort to be seen as a gentler, more citizen-engaged unit that lives up to its motto to protect and reassure. Its rebranding has also involved an increased level of modernisation of the police service with more attention focused on digital readiness and the use […]
Criminal courts relocated
The public is advised that the following courts of the Criminal Division of the Supreme Court of Barbados will be relocated from Tuesday: Criminal Courts Numbers 3A and 4A will be relocated from the Supreme Court Complex on Whitepark Road to their original locations at the Henry Forde and David Simmons Legal and Judicial Complex. […]
Infection prevention officer warns resistance to antibiotics can be deadly
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) on Monday warned Barbadians that the misuse of antibiotics can lead to prolonged illnesses and even death, as it joins the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) during World Antimicrobial Resistance Week, observed from November 18 to 24. The week-long initiative aims to educate the public about the dangers of […]