CTUSAB: Effective crime fighting also means banning toy guns
The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has urged authorities to ban toy guns, claiming these seemingly harmless items are inadvertently fostering a culture of violence among the nation’s youth. At a press conference on Tuesday, CTUSAB President Ryan Phillips called for bold measures to combat the alarming rise in crime […]
ICC congratulates Richardson on 100-ODI landmark
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Richie Richardson for officiating in 100 Men’s One Day International (ODI) games as a Match Referee. Richardson, a member of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, reached the landmark on Tuesday in the first ODI between South Africa and Pakistan in Paarl. The 62-year-old […]
US$100 million for regional cricket development
Cricket West Indies signed a historic 10-year partnership with Caribbean CAGE on Monday, which is projected to generate nearly US$100 million for cricket development across the region. This, the partners said, represents a significant step forward in securing the future of West Indies Cricket and is the result of extensive planning and collaboration. “For […]
Officials urge tourism industry raise customer service level
Tourism leaders have called for an urgent overhaul of customer service within the industry, warning that poor treatment of visitors could jeopardise the island’s hard-earned reputation as a top holiday destination. Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Javon Griffith, and CEO of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI), Andrea Franklin, issued the […]
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, […]