Celtics burn bright, Lakers hold off Heat
The lights were on and the intensity was cranked to full Friday night at the Barbados Community College gym as fans of the Co-operators General Insurance Barbados Amateur Basketball Association (BABA) Premier League were treated to two contrasting matchups, a steamrolling by the City United Celtics and a gritty dogfight between the Lakers and the […]
Burke brothers keep Barbados’ hopes high in surf pro
Brothers Josh and Jacob Burke are on a mission to give local supporters something special to remember this weekend. The national surf brothers both advanced into the quarterfinals of the annual Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc Barbados Surf Pro Men’s 5000 Qualifying Series presented by Diamonds International. Jacob Burke reached the quarterfinals. Taking advantage of the […]
Myanmar quake death toll rises
BANGKOK (AP) — A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military. The country’s death toll from the disaster soared to 1,644, the number of injured increased to 3,408, while the missing figure rose to 139. […]
Hundreds march against violence after teen killed
Scores of people took part in the walk. Hundreds of residents took to the streets on Saturday to walk against violence in the wake of the killing of Shawnaton Chase, 13, less than a week ago. It was a sobering sight as people of all ages and abilities journeyed from the Kendal Hill Gas Station […]
Grandmother admits to supermarket theft
Denise Patricia Mayers wanted to get something special for her grandchildren, so she went into a supermarket and stole several items. However, that landed her before Acting Chief Magistrate Graveney Bannister. The 55-year-old of Kendal, St John stood in the dock of the No. 1 District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on Friday afternoon and pleaded guilty […]
Psychologists want urgent action on crime and violence
The time for talk on crime and violence crippling the island is over, the spokeswoman for the nation’s psychologists said on Thursday, calling for urgent and targeted interventions in various communities around the island. The newly appointed head of the Barbados Society of Psychology (BSP), Dr Mia Jules, made the comments to Barbados TODAY in […]
A storm is coming, and we must be ready
It seems as if Caribbean economies can never catch a break; storms appear to be always looming, whether from natural disasters or policy decisions. On the horizon is a potential economic maelstrom—the proposed US levy on Chinese-built ships. This port fee plan would charge operators between $500 000 and $1 million per US port call […]
79 000 seats: Airlift boost amid tourism expansion efforts – BHTA
Barbados is expected to receive more than 79 000 airline seats from its key source markets— the United States, United Kingdom and Canada — in April, as tourism officials reported growing global demand and step up efforts to expand the island’s reach into new and emerging markets. Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association […]
Barbadian literacy expert to advocate for Dyslexia Awareness at World Summit
Barbadian literacy specialist Shawntelle Morgan is preparing to take the stage at the upcoming World Literacy Summit in Oxford, United Kingdom, April 6 to 9, where she will shine a spotlight on dyslexia and other learning challenges in the Caribbean. Morgan, who sat down recently for an interview with Barbados TODAY, said, “My presentation […]
Payce Digital supports Junior Kadooment with $4K sponsorship
Mobile payment solutions firm Payce Digital has announced a $4 000 sponsorship to Colorz Entertainment’s Animal Kingdom themed band for Junior Kadooment. The partnership was formalised at a press conference at Payce’s Haggatt Hall main office. Band manager Bryan Worrell highlighted the tremendous response to their Junior Kadooment band, revealing its expansion from 300 to […]