“We Gathering” on for 2025
Hundreds of Barbadians living overseas are expected to return home next year for the year-long “We Gathering” campaign that was originally planned for 2020 but had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Executive Officer of Barbados Tourism Marketing Incorporated, Andrea Franklyn, speaking at last evening’s launch of the Barbados Food and Rum […]
Hopes for jobs/economic boost from Maritime Industry
Government has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of this country’s shipping laws that Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill says paves the way for development of a maritime industry to boost economic activity and create jobs. The plan was outlined by Mr. Gooding-Edghill as he led off debate in the House of Assembly on […]
Plan to counter school violence
Government has a plan to combat violence in schools through a co-ordinated approach involving several ministries. Minister in the Office of the Attorney General responsible for Crime Prevention, Corey Lane says his ministry is working with the Education, Youth and People Empowerment Ministries to address the root causes of school violence. He was speaking this […]
Social media claims of conference incident “a fabrication” say BLP MPs.
Barbados Labour Party MPs reject as a fabrication social media claims about the circumstances in which a colleague was injured at last weekend’s BLP annual conference. Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne drew rebukes from the government side when during his contribution to the debate on the Maritime Shipping Bill, he referred to a government MP being […]
CCJ rejects appeal from B’dian brothers convicted of murder
Two Barbadian brothers convicted for a gun-killing have failed in their attempt to get the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to overturn their sentences due to delays in the trial. ..
Fatal motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist is Barbados’ latest road fatality. The motorcycle was reportedly involved in a collision with a van this evening at Sargeant’s Village, Christ Church. The motorcyclist died at the scene.
Education Ministry promises report on school issues
The Ministry of Education promises a comprehensive report on a number of issues affecting schools across the country. Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer Bradshaw was speaking this morning on the sidelines of a school exhibition for industrial, visual, and culinary arts at Pelican House. She says the Ministry will deal with each case. Chief […]
Pine Blaze
Two houses have been destroyed and several others damaged in a blaze at Arden Close, the Pine, St. Michael. Fire Service Divisional Officer, Tramelle Perch says they received the call at about a quarter to eleven this morning. Fire Service Divisional Officer, Tramelle Perch. …. One of the affected residents explained how the fire started. […]
PM Mottley wants national cultural shift in behaviour and attitudes
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has called for a national cultural shift in behavior and attitudes to ensure sustainable prosperity for Barbados.As she addressed supporters on day 2 of the Barbados Labour Party’s 85th annual conference, Miss Mottley urged members of the party, to dig deeper within themselves and do better each day.Miss Mottley called […]
PM urges B’dians to invest more
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called on Barbadians to invest more. She was speaking at the official groundbreaking ceremony for West Beach Barbados, a 24 unit condominium project at Road View, St. Peter that will cost approximately 23 million dollars. Miss Mottley believes Barbadians must be prepared to take more risks to help build out […]