Calypsonian Bongo Has Passed Away
Calypsonian Walter Whitney, stage name Bongo, who was well known for his 1992 hit song “Take it or lump it” passed away today. Winston Alleyne, the manager of the Super Gladiators Tent which Bongo was a part of, says the artiste contributed greatly to the culture of Barbados and will be missed. Music producer […]
Two More Elderly Deaths from COVID-19
Two more elderly people lost their battle with COVID-19 on Sunday, August 21. They are a 74-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man, and their deaths have brought the number of casualties from the virus to 532. Barbados recorded 118 new COVID-19 cases, 60 males and 58 females, from the 391 tests conducted on Sunday, August […]
Central Bank Reviews Bank Charges-Banks Defend Fees
Credit and debit card fees and other charges by commercial banks in Barbados are currently under review by the Central Bank. And the regulators are expected to have discussions shortly with the banks on the matter. The review by the Central Bank follows concern voiced by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley about the level of […]
Further Relaxation of Bdos Covid-19 Protocols by Month End – Indoor Mask Mandate to Remain
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, has announced plans to further relax Barbados’ covid-19 directives, but the indoor mask-mandate will remain in place. Dr. George made the disclosure while speaking to journalists this morning at the opening ceremony of a Pan American Health Organization training workshop on the side effects of vaccination or immunization. But […]