Clapham and City United cruise to victory
The 246 Mobile Shop City United Celtics dismissed the Warrens All Stars 99-60 on Friday evening, while the Burger King Clapham Bulls sent the NSC Combined Schools packing, with a 106-50 whopping in the Co-operators General Insurance, Barbados Amateur Basketball Association (BABA) Premier League. At the top of the rankings sit both the Celtics and […]
DLP wants immediate cleanup of Glendairy Prison, surrounding area
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has put the government on notice, calling for the immediate cleanup of Glendairy Prison and the surrounding area. The party’s president Senator Andre Worrell made the appeal on the outskirts of the compound Saturday afternoon. Worrell, who is also the party’s spokesperson on Health & Wellness, and candidate for St […]
interCaribbean Airways launches new non-stop service between San Juan and Anguilla
interCaribbean Airways announces the launch of new non-stop flights connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and Anguilla (AXA). Starting Monday, April 14, 2025, this new route will strengthen connectivity between Puerto Rico and the Northern Caribbean, offering travellers a convenient option for reaching the luxurious destination of Anguilla. The service will operate three times […]
Organising Media Workers
It is to be expected that members of a profession would want to be part of an organisation which acts as the professional body for that sector of employees. By extension, the assumption can be made that groups of employees such as media workers, teachers, nurses, doctors, seamen / maritime workers, miners among others, would […]
School Grooming Policy: The right of the child to be heard
‘The four general principles of the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) are: rights to be applied without discrimination; the best interests of the child to be a primary consideration; the right to life, survival, and development; and respect for the views of the child.’ https://www.gov.scot/publications/embedding-childrens-rights-scotland-scottish-position-statement/ The UNCRC is a list […]
Africa Day climax at Seventh-Adventist Primary
African culture, history, and practices were brought into focus at the Bridgetown Seventh-Day Adventist Primary School as they culminated a week of African Awareness with their Africa Day performances. The week, which focused on the rich cultural heritage of Africa, featured a range of activities designed to educate and inspire the children. This year, the […]
A solid entertainment lineup at Agrofest
Day two of Agrofest 2025 saw a solid entertainment lineup serving up a musical experience catering to every taste. Early in the evening, the Heritage Band, led by vocalists Eddie Griffith and Tamara Boyce, transported the audience to another era with a genre-spanning set. Accentuated with a distinctly Barbadian touch, their set even incorporated spouge. […]
Kooyman at five reaches out
As hardware store Kooyman marks five years of operations in Barbados this week, CEO Juri Kooyman credits the company’s growth to the dedication of its staff and the continued loyalty of its customers. The CEO, who spoke to reporters at the conclusion of the company’s island-wide motorcade celebrating its fifth anniversary in Barbados, acknowledged the […]
Youth Minister ‘very impressed’ with products on offer at Agrofest
Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith says he’s “very impressed” with the products on offer from the Barbadian contingent at Agrofest. Griffith spoke with members of the media on Saturday at the Barbados Agricultural Society’s annual Exhibition underway at Queen’s Park. “The products are really outstanding. It seems like a lot of […]
Flow and BARP agree on way forward for e-billing
Flow Barbados has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that no senior citizen is left behind as the company moves forward with its transition to an electronic billing system, otherwise known as e-billing. This assurance was given during a recent session with the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP), held as part of Flow’s Safer Internet […]