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Bishop-elect shares views on youth, outreach and COVID

Bishop-elect of the Catholic Diocese of Bridgetown, Father Neil Scantlebury, says he is interested in seeing more young people become involved in the Church.His comments came as he noted that the...

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Higher education important

WHILE Caribbean governments are being severely impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic, a former regional leader says they must not renege on their duty to ensure that there is continued access...

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A Christmas of need

Many hands make light work as Rotarians pitch in to pack Christmas hampers.For the little old lady in Grazettes on the cusp of celebrating her 100th birthday, it was another Christmas without basic...

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Two-week curfew

Country records five cases of local COVID-19 transmissionPrime Minister Mia Amor Mottley during an address to the Nation yesterday at Ilaro Court.PAUSE but don’t panic. Words from Prime Minister Mia...

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DePeiza: Hold gov’t accountable

President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Verla DePeizaThe Barbados Labour Party has come under fire for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Did it have to come to this?” President of the...

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Public warned

Prime Minister Mia Amor MottleyCUTit out! That’s the stern warning from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley to those who are not taking the COVID-19 protocols seriously, as she announced that from today...

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Crowds absent from beaches on New Year’s

On Pebbles Beach closer to Radisson Hotel locals and visitors alike stuck close to the shoreline.Even though beaches were not closed following the new directive issued by Government on Thursday, New...

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Serious time ahead!

Reverend Graveney Bannister delivering the sermon on Old Year’s Night at St. Clements Church.We are living in a serious time, Reverend Graveney Bannister has warned.He said that COVID and Crime are two...

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BDF, RBPF assisting at HMP Dodds

Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams.(The following is a statement by Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams, regarding the...

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Mom gets best birthday and New Year’s gift in baby Riona

Deidre Lewis received the best New Year’s Day and birthday present on Friday when her daughter was born.It said that good things come to those who wait. Mom, Deidre Lewis, waited nine months and on...

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Bus crawl patrons answer call to get tested

A white tent was set up outside the Eunice Gibson Polyclinic, to help facilitate the assessment and possible testing of those who answered the call of the Ministry of Health and Wellness.Yesterday,...

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New directive

Activities limited, but AG stresses country not on lockdownAttorney General Dale MarshallATTORNEY General Dale Marshall has announced a new special curfew directive effective January 2 to January 14...

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Don’t drop the ball

Senator Reverend Dr. John Rogers .A local cleric is urging Barbadians not to drop the ball with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic as we head into the new year. Rector of the St, George Parish Church,...

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C’bean businesses boosted by free expert advice

Chief Revenue Officer, Christopher Armistead, ello Media Group.Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – Entrepreneurs in the Caribbeanreceived invaluable leadership, branding, and marketing advice at the...

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Keep God close

Reverend Derick A. Richards of the James Street Methodist Church preached that God is with Christians during these uncertain times of 2021.This year is impossible without God! South Caribbean District...

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Light display like no other

Christmas lights adorn the Grant’s residence at Enterprise Development, Christ Church.RONALD Grant is among several Barbadians who have found enjoyment and satisfaction in lighting up their premises as...

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Polyclinics open for COVID-19 testing

Persons who visited Randal Phillips Polyclinic yesterday were armed with chairs and patiently waited to undergo assessment.Yesterday, public health officials kept busy as persons continued to show up...

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Bajans leave beaches bare

Rockley Beach was very light yesterday.Although going to the beach remains as traditional on the weekend in Barbados as ‘Sunday food’, the current climate saw most giving the local pastime a miss...

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606 COVID cases reported

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, updating the public.Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, speaking to the country via a televised broadcast.Barbados, as of January 2,...

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NEW PROVISIONS

Hotels to be designated for specific purposesPrime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking last night.AS the Government continues to put measures in place to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Barbadians have...

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