Robinson impressed by B’dos economic report but has questions
The latest Barbados Central Bank economic report has been described by a finance expert as one of the strongest ever, but Professor Justin Robinson wonders whether the impact of the touted growth is being felt by the average citizen. Dr. Robinson, a Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Finance at the University of the West Indies, Cave […]
Homeless and abandoned clogging up QEH
Director of Medical Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Anthony Harris, says the homeless and abandoned elderly people continue to occupy needed bed space and places strain on the QEH’s operations. He was speaking following the Faculty of Medical Sciences oath-taking ceremony for the new graduates of the UWI Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery program. […]
Cave Hill resident loses home to fire
An early morning fire at Cave Hill, St. Michael has left one person Homeless. Divisional Officer, Tremelle Perch, says the Barbados Fire Service received a call around one this morning about a wooden house being on fire. He adds that one house has been destroyed and fast action prevented the fire from spreading to other […]
No bail for murder/gun accused under new amendments
The House of Assembly has today been debating an emergency amendment that will prohibit bail for people charged for murder or firearm offenses unless there are exceptional circumstances. Leading off the debate, Attorney General Dale Marshall, admitted concern over a spike in homicides this year. He noted that there have been 26 homicides so far […]