Ambulance crews master elite driving skills at Bushy Park
In a blend of emergency services and motorsport expertise, ambulance crews are now among the most skilled emergency drivers following specialist training at the island’s premier racing facility. The serene surroundings of Bushy Park racing circuit in St Philip have recently played host to the sounds of ambulance sirens as emergency responders traded their typical […]
Roadwork impact to be felt across urban and rural communities with the inclusion of smaller contractors
The inclusion of smaller contractors in road construction projects has boosted the capacity of the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) to carry out much needed upgrades to the road infrastructure, drainage, and accessibility in urban and rural residential communities. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Works, Santia Bradshaw the importance […]
Gunfire in Pinelands damages home, injures resident
A community in Smith Road, Pinelands, St Michael was shaken by gunfire, resulting in damage to a property and minor injuries to a female resident. At approximately 2:07 a.m., police responded to reports of shots being fired in the neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a house was damaged. A female occupant of the residence […]
CDB secures record $460 million for Special Development Fund
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has secured a record-breaking US$460 million for the 11th cycle of its Special Development Fund (SDF), the largest replenishment in the fund’s history. This allocation represents a US$77 million increase from the previous cycle. Announcing the milestone at the bank’s annual news conference on Wednesday, CDB President Daniel Best said […]
Kendal Hill Home destroyed in morning blaze
A fire destroyed a two-bedroom wooden house in Kendal Hill, Christ Church this morning. The Barbados Fire Service was alerted to the incident just after 9 o’clock. A team, under the command of Station Officer Wayne Vaughn, responded to the blaze. The property was occupied by Jonathan Went and according to officials, the house which […]
Senator Nurse questions PAC ‘inactivity’
At least one Independent Senator has raised concerns over what he described as the inactivity of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), questioning its ability to fulfill its mandate as a parliamentary watchdog. The PAC is responsible for holding the government accountable for its financial management. Speaking in the Senate on Tuesday, Senator Lindell […]
Highs and lows of Budget 2025
Government’s Financial Statements and Budgetary Proposals were presented recently to the usual anticipation in the private sector and amongst interested stakeholders. Due to the wide-ranging appeal to several interest groups, business leaders, civil society, financial planners and even academia, waited with bated breath to hear what provisions would be presented to address the concerns of […]
From coastal defences to cottages: From heritage to hotels
Events and statements over the past few weeks have given rise to a one-sided debate which is centred around the change of use of lands at Trents, St. James, and the probable destruction of the 1627 Holetown Militia Station environs for use as an hotel. In addition, information which recently entered my space assures me […]
Social workers group urge holistic approach to youth Issues
In a call to action on World Social Work Day, Sharon-Rose Gittens, the president of the Barbados Association of Professional Social Workers (BAPSW), has urged a collaborative and holistic approach to tackle the complex social issues plaguing the nation’s youth. She told the BAPSW’s inaugural social work conference at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre […]
Senator Morris: Education transformation crucial to Barbados’ future
Senator Reverend Charles Morris has issued a stark warning that Barbados risks stagnating if the government fails to complete its promised transformation of the education system. Speaking in the Senate on Tuesday during the debate on the Appropriation Bill 2025, Morris underscored the urgency of reform, asserting that “if this Barbados Labour Party government […]