Blackbelly sheep project aims for million-strong flock
The ambitious goal of expanding the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep industry to a population of one million sheep remains viable despite public scepticism, according to Dr Leroy McClean, consultant for the Blackbelly Sheep Expansion Project. Addressing farmers and stakeholders at an open day held at the Animal Nutrition Unit on Wednesday, McClean reaffirmed the project’s […]
Opposition senator calls for more gov’t spending on healthcare
Opposition Senator Andre Worrell has called on the government to reassess its investment in the healthcare sector, arguing that more funding is needed to address the growing health challenges, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during debate in the Senate on Wednesday, Worrell raised concerns about a decline in government spending on […]
Co-op accuses govt of broken promises
The Barbados Sustainable Energy Co-operative (Co-op Energy) has accused the government of reneging on key commitments in the sugar industry divestment deal, leaving the $16m investment plan in limbo and threatening the industry’s future. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Browne, the cooperative’s chairman, accused the government of making significant alterations […]
Rat problem forces school closure for second time this week
Gordon Walters Primary School in Bright Hill, St Patrick’s, Christ Church suspended classes again on Wednesday over a severe rodent infestation, sparking outrage among teachers and parents who demanded immediate action from the Ministry of Education. Despite the school’s reopening on Wednesday, many classrooms remain unusable as teachers refused to conduct lessons indoors, citing serious […]
TDC struggling with 70 per cent budget reduction, launches fundraising
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) has seen its operating budget plummet by 70 per cent since 2010, forcing the organisation to launch an innovative “Make Change” fundraising campaign to restore its ability to support crucial tourism infrastructure and heritage projects across the island, its chairman said on Wednesday. The TDC, a not-for-profit organisation supporting the […]
Cummins refutes claims of gov’t hindering PAC work
Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Lisa Cummins, has strongly refuted claims that the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) government has obstructed the work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), insisting that at no point has the administration opposed its function. Her comments come amid heightened scrutiny over the PAC’s role in government oversight, with […]
Daniel Best’s plan to restore trust and efficiency
After a turbulent period of leadership changes, administrative shakeups, and growing concerns over inefficiency, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is embarking on a major transformation under its new president, Daniel Best. Acknowledging past challenges and outdated processes, he unveiled a bold plan to modernise the institution, restore its credibility, and ensure a faster and […]
No more excuses – the PAC must do its job
One of the most contentious issues emerging from the Budget debate in the Upper and the Lower Houses of Parliament is the work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the body responsible for scrutinising government spending and ensuring fiscal accountability. PAC Chairman Ralph Thorne caught much attention when he made an impassioned plea, in his […]
Police fire tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors in Dominica
Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors on Wednesday as Parliament began debating electoral reform legislation. The police had earlier warned that no permission had been granted to anyone to stage and protest outside the Parliament building on the outskirts of the capital. The Dominica government had late last year tabled the three bills, […]