Dr Philomena Ann Mohini Harris to be conferred with one of India’s highest honours
Dr Philomena Ann Mohini Harris will this month be conferred with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA), the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians. Dr Harris will receive the award during the 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, scheduled to be held from January 8–10 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. PBSA is conferred […]
World food prices dip 2% in 2024 — FAO
World food commodity prices declined by 2.1 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Friday, but they remain considerably higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Nations (UN) FAO’s overall Food Price Index averaged 122.0 points — 2.6 points or 2.1 per cent lower […]
Retirees group introduces multi-year membership
The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) has announced the launch of a multi-year membership option, marking a significant change in its membership structure as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The new scheme, set to begin on Monday, will allow people aged 40 and over to join or renew their membership for extended […]
BWA conducting emergency repairs in Black Bess, St Peter
The Barbados Water Authority is advising residents and businesses in parts of St Peter that it is currently conducting emergency repairs on a main in the vicinity of Black Bess. As a result, customers in Black Bess, Mangrove, Mangrove Terrace, Richmond and surrounding areas may experience low pressure or a water outage at this time. […]
Youth leader warns youth groups in decline
Active youth organisations in Barbados are rapidly declining, posing a significant threat to community development and national progress, the president of the Barbados Youth Development Council has warned. Caleb Brathwaite called for urgent action from both the government and citizens to revitalise these crucial groups and support young people in the face of rising […]
Union honours retired educators
A 98-year-old former teacher was among the more than 250 retired educators honoured by the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) at its annual Christmas luncheon on Monday. President Rudy Lovell said that the union wanted to do something special to thank the workers for their years of service and contribution to nation-building. He […]
Three state-owned agencies posing ‘significant risk’
Three state-owned entities (SOEs) have been identified as posing a “significant risk” to the country’s fiscal plan, according to a government report, including a fledgling housing project, the 61-year-old national broadcasting and the national bus company. The HOPE Inc project, Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and Transport Board were all described as “technically insolvent” and undermined […]
Statement from PM Mottley on the passing of Richard Louis
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has issued the following statement on the passing of Olympian Richard Louis. Louis passed away on Friday in Florida at 60 years old. Below is the full statement from Mottley: Today, we mourn the loss of a true Barbadian trailblazer, Olympian Richard Louis. Without a shadow of a doubt, Richard’s life […]
Gas leak discovered during fire safety initiative for elderly folk
Firefighters uncovered a potentially dangerous gas leak while installing a smoke detector in the home of an elderly resident as part of a community safety initiative targetting vulnerable individuals living alone. The Bridgetown Fire Station’s Green Watch led the initiative, installing smoke detectors in the homes of four elderly residents in the densely populated Ivy […]
Swann and Woodburn planning early for BCIC RB25
Fresh from his second consecutive win on the Rixy Stages, the last rally of the year in the United Kingdom (UK) last Sunday, Rob Swann has confirmed his participation in BCIC Rally Barbados 2025. Having finished second four times, he is as determined as ever to win the island’s premier event on his 17th visit, […]