DEM steps up public outreach on disaster preparedness with expo at St. Ann’s Fort
The Department of Emergency Management is ramping up efforts to raise public awareness about disaster preparedness and risk reduction. DEM and Sagicor General jointly hosted an Open Day and Expo today at the Barbados Defense Force’s St. Ann’s Fort Base. Emergency personnel from the Barbados Police Service, Fire Service, and other agencies were on hand […]
Health official urges parents to help protect children from rising NCD threat
Parents are being urged to play a more active role in protecting their children’s future health amid the rise in non-communicable diseases. Andrea Griffith, Community Nutrition Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, has called upon parents to ensure the lifelong wellbeing of their children. Speaking to Starcom Network News after a Barbados 4H […]
Neil Rowe reappointed Deputy Speaker
St. Michael North West MP Neil Rowe has been reappointed as Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, following the immediate resignation of Cynthia Forde from the post. Leader of Government Business, Santia Bradshaw, moved the motion in the House under Standing Order 3 and Section 21, which allow the position to be filled without […]
Surge in overseas athletes for Ninja Throwdown set to boost Barbados’ sports tourism
Barbados’ sports tourism sector is set to benefit from increased international participation in this year’s Ninja Throwdown. The rise in overseas competitors for the 2025 event has given a notable boost to the island’s sports tourism prospects. Speaking this morning at the media launch of the Throwdown, Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism and […]
Immigration goes digital: Barbadians can now apply for visas and pay fees online via EZ Pay
Barbadians can now apply online for entry visas and pay for all immigration services through the government’s EZ Pay platform, as part of a major digital upgrade launched today by the Immigration Department. Speaking this morning at the official launch, Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, said these new services are aimed at […]
17-year-old remanded to prison on gun, ammunition, and traffic charges
An unemployed 17-year-old from Hart’s Gap, Christ Church, has been remanded to Dodds Prison on firearm, ammunition, and traffic charges after appearing in the District “A” Magistrates Court this morning. Kimani Keshon Smith Wooding was not required to plead to the indictable charges of firearm and ammunition possession, stemming from his arrest by the Barbados […]
Attorney General rejects Opposition claims, defends Government’s commitment to police welfare
Attorney General Dale Marshall has strongly refuted recent accusations by the Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne regarding Government’s commitment to the Barbados Police Service. He highlighted a series of concrete measures to improve the welfare and working conditions of officers. The AG’s rebuttal comes amidst what he describes as attempts to “cast doubt” on […]