Sugar talks continue
The hoped for early February start to the 2022 Barbados sugar harvest hangs on the outcome of labour talks that are continuing this week. Barbados Sugar Industry Limited, the umbrella agency for cane farmers met on Friday with the Barbados Workers Union and the Deputy Chief Labour Officer and those talks are scheduled to resume […]
Atherley laments that no BLP MP has crossed
Former opposition leader Bishop Joseph Atherley has again indicated he would like to see a government Member of Parliament cross the floor to become opposition leader and says he’s disappointed that the no one appears willing to do so. Bishop Atherley who crossed the floor after the Barbados Labour Party’s 30 to nothing victory in […]
Education reform coming
New minister of education, Kay McConney, is pressing ahead with a promised overhaul of the education system. She said education will focus not just on academics but also on mental well-being.
Sports to resume
Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith says his ministry is working on having sports in the country resume in a safe manner. He was speaking at the ground breaking ceremony for a new athletic track at the Springer Memorial School. Mr. Griffith says there will be discussions with the covid-19 monitoring unit […]