Education ministry and teachers press ahead despite covid surge
Minister of Education, Kay McConney says she is pleased with how schools have been handling the recent spike in covid-19 cases as students continue face to face classes. She was speaking following the launch of the Barbados 21st Century Educators Hub programme at the Ministry of Education. Ms McConney says so far there are no […]
Two elderly men found dead in separate areas of the country
The police are investigating the death of two elderly men in separate parts of the country, one appearing to be a sudden death while the circumstances of the other remain under investigation. A woman is being questioned after the body of an elderly man was discovered in the backyard of his Black Rock, St. Michael […]
Barbados economy on target for double digit growth but Central Bank warns of risks
The Barbados Central Bank reports that the strong economic recovery that started last year has continued into the first quarter of 2022 driven by a tourism rebound and it predicts double-digit growth this year overall. However, Central Bank Governor, Cleviston Haynes, delivering the economic review for the first quarter of the year warned of risks […]
Jobs for Barbadians on Royal Caribbean cruise ships
The Barbados government has signed a deal with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to provide a wide-range of jobs for Barbadians on cruise ships. The agreement was initiated today Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins and the CEO of Royal Caribbean Michael Bayley at Seatrade, the international cruise industry conference currently underway […]
DLP outlines election plans
Dr. David Estwick, and Dr. Ronnie Yearwood are the official candidates that will contest the Democratic Labour Party’s Presidential election scheduled for May 1st. This disclosure was made during a DLP press conference held earlier today at the party’s headquarters in George Street, St. Michael. Executive Member of the DLP, Irene Sandiford-Garner, explained that the […]
Sweet drinks to increase by about 12 cents
Expect the average price of a soft drink to increase by about 12 cents, sometime over the next few weeks, due to the increased tax on sweetened beverages. That increase takes effect today raising the sweet drink tax from ten to twenty percent. Andre Thomas, general manager of Barbados Bottling Company Limited, which makes drinks […]
Hoteliers push for easing mask mandate and other protocols
Hoteliers want a further relaxation of Barbados’ covid-19 protocols including the mask mandate and tourism players will be seeking a meeting with health officials. This has been disclosed by Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, Rudy Grant, speaking on the BHTA’s program on Voice of Barbados. Mr. Grant noted that Barbados […]
Soca star Blaxx dies of covid-19
The Caribbean soca fraternity was plunged into mourning today by news of the death of Trinidadian soca star Dexter “Blaxx” Stewart due to covid-19. D’All Starz, of which he is the lead singer, issued a statement saying his family, along with the management and members of the band D’All Starz, regretted having to announce his […]
Stabbing death
A 56-year old man is Barbados’ latest homicide victim. Police confirmed Herbert Callender of St. Barnabas Heights St. Michael was stabbed to death at Garden Land Country Road St. Michael. Police say that they received a call around 5:05 this morning about the incident. Callender was taken to the hospital by private transportation where he […]
Appeal filed to High Court ruling on a challenge to the convening of parliament
An appeal has been filed against a recent High Court decision that cleared the way for Senate hearings to resume. And the matter could end up before the Caribbean Court of Justice. Former Attorney General Adriel Brathwaite confirms that he today filed in the Barbados High Court an appeal against the decision that was rendered […]