Mechanical Debushing in Stewart Hill, St. John
A crew from the Bath depot of The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) has commenced mechanical debushing on Stewart Hill in St. John. The road has not been closed but due to the narrow state of the roadway, motorists are encouraged to approach the road with caution and to slow down while travelling through […]
New heart attack treatment initiative launched at QEH
Young Barbadians in their 30s are dying from heart attacks that could be prevented through a new life-saving treatment programme launched on Monday, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has revealed. The Metalyse Project, a collaboration between the lone public hospital and four private urgent care centres, will provide free access to a critical clot-busting drug, Metalyse, […]
Man admits to having sex with minor without knowing age
Rawlston Carrington told police he was unaware the teenager he had been having sex with was underage until her mother informed him. The resident of Montrose, Christ Church, stood in the dock of the No. 4 Supreme Court on Monday and pleaded guilty that between January 5, 2009, and August 31, 2009, he had sexual […]
Fenty Beauty, Skin and Fragrance coming to Jamaica on April 10
Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin and Fenty Eau de Parfum is coming to Jamaica. Beginning April 10, 2025, Jamaicans will have access to the globally celebrated beauty brand exclusively at Fontana Waterloo in Kingston, followed by Fontana Fairview in Montego Bay on April 12, 2025. Brand founder and best-selling recording artiste Rihanna addressed the excitement and […]
Minister Humphrey endorses new urban transformation fund
Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey, has welcomed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) commitment to contribute US$3.5 million (BDS$7 million) to a soon-to-be-established urban transformation fund. This initiative aims to enhance the lives of City residents through infrastructural and community improvements. Speaking on the sidelines of Tuesday’s Data in Action: Youth Data […]
BHTA opposes new car rental tax, PM Mottley defends the levy
Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Javon Griffith, has raised concern about Government’s plan to introduce a $10 daily levy on car rentals starting July 1, 2025. Speaking at the BHTA’s quarterly general meeting on Tuesday, Griffith said the tax could hurt tourism by raising travel costs and giving illegal rental operators […]
Preconco workers stage walkout over pay and safety concerns
Over 40 employees of Preconco Limited walked off the job citing deep dissatisfaction with working conditions, including inadequate wages and significant health and safety concerns. The striking workers have voiced their grievances to the Barbados Workers Union (BWU). Dwaine Paul, the union’s deputy general secretary, met with the disgruntled employees and confirmed that the walkout […]
Clapham Bulls take Premier League 3×3 crown
The Burger King Clapham Bulls have added another title to their belt after they dominated and won the Barbados Amateur Basketball Association (BABA) Premier League 3×3 Tournament at the Barbados Community College (BCC) this past weekend. Clapham, consisting of Rasheed Maynard, Simeon Maynard, Derion Hurley and Antoine Winter went undefeated throughout the tournament, and Pinelands […]
Sada Williams edges Jamaican rival for 200m victory
Two-time world bronze medallist Sada Williams produced a season’s best performance to win the women’s 200-metre final at the Velocity Fest #16 yesterday in Kingston, Jamaica. Competing at the National Stadium, the Barbadian darling of track and field, clocked 23.10 seconds to edge Jamaican sprinter Tia Clayton (23.11). Williams, a Nike athlete who represents MVP […]
Sign language graduates urged to ‘break down barriers’ in Barbados
The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs underscored its commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowering persons with disabilities at a graduation ceremony held at the Derrick Smith School and Vocational Centre on Sunday evening. The event celebrated the achievements of 80 individuals who completed sign language courses and 15 who finished flower arranging programmes. […]