95% of Hurricane Beryl Road Damage at Six Men’s, St Peter Repaired
The road edge at Six Men’s in St. Peter, which was partially damaged during the passing of Hurricane Beryl last year, is approximately 95 percent fixed. Built to enhance road stability and coastal protection, the restoration provides safe access to road users as well as fisherfolk who haul their boats in the area. Deputy Prime […]
Remedial work to start shortly at Sand Street; Update on plans for Shermans
Remedial work is on the way for Sand Street in St Peter and Shermans in St. Lucy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works, Santia Bradshaw announced this during a site visit to Six Men’s, St Peter yesterday, Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The northern fishing community of Six Men’s was severely affected by […]
Early dismissal at Princess Margaret Secondary School
Parents and guardians of students at Princess Margaret Secondary School are advised that students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. today, Thursday, January 30, as well as on Tuesday, February 4, and Monday, March 3, 2025. The school’s administration apologised for any inconvenience caused by the early dismissal on these dates. (BGIS) The post Early […]
Police probe fatal shooting in St Thomas
Police are investigating the shooting death of 28-year-old Adio Omari Pile-Agard, which occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The man, from Ulster Road, Lower Grazettes, St Michael, lost his life along Ashford Road, St Thomas, after being shot by an assailant who fled the scene. Police are appealing to anyone who can provide information about […]
BMA prioritising healthy snacks for children
The Barbados Manufacturers Association (BMA) has called for greater support for local manufacturing as it seeks to produce more healthy snacks for children. According to the Executive Director of the BMA, Shardae Boyce, Barbadian manufacturers have risen to the challenge by developing innovative products that not only cater to local tastes but are also […]
Central Bank to conduct study on Welcome Stamp
The Central Bank of Barbados is set to launch a comprehensive study into the economic impact of the Barbados Welcome Stamp, a remote work visa programme that has attracted thousands of digital nomads since its inception at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly five years ago. The programme establishes a visa to allow people […]
Governor projects three per cent annual growth
The economy is set for a significant boost, with the Central Bank of Barbados forecasting an annual average increase in real GDP of three per cent in the short to medium term. Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge unveiled this optimistic outlook during his 2024 economic review, highlighting key sectors poised for growth and potential challenges ahead. […]
Ten St Lucy residents honoured for community service
President Dame Sandra Mason awarded ten residents of St Lucy for their outstanding contributions to community life with the first recipients on the We Gatherin’ 2025 Honours List. The honorees, recognised for their tireless efforts across multiple aspects of society, received their pins during a ceremony at State House on Wednesday. Prime Minister […]
St Lucy hails volunteer groundsman Boyce
As part of We Gatherin’ Barbados, organisers are highlighting outstanding individuals who have contributed immensely to the St Lucy community. One such is Trevor Boyce, a dedicated volunteer at Lord’s Cricket Ground, St Lucy. For over three decades, Boyce has been a steadfast pillar of the cricketing community in St Lucy. Since 1984, Boyce’s […]
Kelly sets new Tigers freshman mark
Barbadian gymnast Olivia Kelly opened her collegiate career at University of Missouri this week with a freshman record in the beam. The Bronx-born Kelly, the first Barbadian woman to compete at the Pan American Championships and to qualify and compete at Worlds, also contested the uneven bars on Sunday at Hearnes Center. The 18-year-old […]