BWA warns severe drought may prompt the issuing of a prohibition notice
A severe drought and aging infrastructure are creating a number of challenges for the Barbados Water Authority and a water prohibition notice may soon be in effect. The situation was outlined by the BWA’s General Manager, Kieth-Roy Halliday speaking to moderator Joy-Ann Haigh on Voice of Barbados’ call-in program Down to Brass Tacks. He disclosed […]
Government criticized over decision to default on debt
President of the Democratic Labour Party, Verla Depeiza, has criticized the Mia Mottley administration over its decision to default on debt. She was speaking on yesterday’s Down To Brasstacks programme. … Grenville Phillips Junior of Solutions Barbados also criticized the government’s decision to default on its debt, describing the move as alarming. He said he […]
Culture Minister wants Barbadian artistes to aim for global success
Culture, Sports and Creative Economy minister, John King believes that Barbadian artistes performing in other countries is more than a cultural exchange – it is one of what he calls, hard economics and trade. Mr. King said opportunities to export Barbadian music also lend to opportunities in several sectors. The culture minister was referring to […]