New regulations on vehicle tints to take effect in January
Motorists will have a three-month grace period to comply with new regulations on vehicle tints after the law comes into force in January 2025, Attorney General Dale Marshall confirmed in Parliament on Tuesday. Marshall explained that while the legislation to amend the Road Traffic Act and related regulations have been prepared and laid in Parliament, […]
Veteran court reporter Barbara Gayle killed at home in St Catherine
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – For more than five decades Barbara Gayle reported matters — some of them the most gruesome murders — from the island’s courts. On Monday afternoon, in a cruel twist of irony, the veteran journalist became a victim of murder, plunging the nation into shock at what has been described as a […]
Tune into “The Wellness Effect” podcast
A new, exciting, and informative podcast is here! Sagicor, a leading provider of insurance and financial solutions, has partnered with the University of The West Indies (UWI) and the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) to bring you The Wellness Effect, a groundbreaking podcast dedicated to health and well-being. Launched on December 12, the podcast […]
Airport set for ‘record-breaking’ weekend of arrivals
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is anticipating that this weekend will mark the busiest period at the Grantley Adams International Airport for the winter season thus far. While delivering a report at the association’s final quarterly general meeting held at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre on Tuesday, Chairman Javon Griffith disclosed that […]
Santa on wheels: Christmas cheer rolls into urban districts
Over 3 000 children across the island will have their Christmas dreams come true this week as the Department of Community Development’s Christmas motorcade spreads festive joy, bringing gifts and goodwill to communities islandwide. This marks the third year of the Christmas Caravan initiative, designed to brighten the season by delivering toys and gifts, especially […]
Salvation Army urges last-minute donations to fill Xmas kettle
With just seven days left to reach its $850 000 Christmas Kettle target, the Salvation Army is urging Barbadians to make a final push to help those in need. The charity has raised over $500 000 so far, said Paul Bernstein, chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, during the distribution of 4,000 Christmas […]
Abed’s opens new store in St Thomas
Popular fabric and home décor store Abed’s has opened a new store in Welches, St Thomas, after nearly two years of planning and preparation. The new store occupies two spacious storeys and provides a completely different shopping experience for customers. Nikita Abed-Caplen, brand director at Abed’s, expressed excitement about finally opening the store […]
Opposition leader demands transparency on PM’s travel costs
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has urged the government to disclose the full costs associated with prime ministerial travel this year by December 31. Thorne argued that the government’s refusal to reveal these expenses not only undermines transparency and accountability but also raises questions about the ethical use of taxpayer funds. On the floor of Parliament […]
One Family hamper drive gets $75 000 boost from Sandy Lane Charitable Trust
Christmas 2024 just got a lot brighter for the 1 000 families of the One Family programme under the Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs (MPEA), thanks to a donation of $75 000.00 worth of grocery hampers from the Sandy Lane Charitable Trust (SLCT). Representatives of SLCT, including Grand Patron and founding Trustee […]
Bougainvillea Barbados and Sugar Bay Barbados donate to The Salvation Army
Bougainvillea Barbados and Sugar Bay Barbados made joint contributions of BS$10 000 each to The Salvation Army, reinforcing their commitment to supporting the local community during this festive season. The donations were graciously received by Major Denzil S. Walcott of The Salvation Army, who expressed gratitude for the support. “These donations will directly […]