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Farming challenges
Local farmer, Andrew Walcott preparing an order for his fresh fruits and vegetables at the Diabetes and Hypertension Association of Barbados recently. Over the past few months, the entrepreneur has...
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Prison officers thanked for going above and beyond during tough times
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams speaking to the media yesterday at Her Majesty's Prison Dodds. Looking on are (left) Acting Assistant Superintendent of...
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Reverend: God is still here for us
Reverend Hugh Sandiford of the St. Matthias Anglican Church.One local religious leader is reminding Christians that God sees them and He does not focus on their outward appearances.Reverend Hugh...
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AG praises charity for its work with young people
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Dale Marshall. Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Dale Marshall is lauding the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Barbados for the work...
View ArticleLIAT ex-staff pleas still unanswered
‘This is not the C’bean way’, says former employeeNothing short of deplorable.That’s how the treatment being meted out to ex-LIAT staff who to date are still holding out for monies owed to them since...
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Meet ‘The Mask Boss’
Charles Barron, aka ‘The Mask Boss’, sells reusable masks on Bridge Street.IF you are walking by the corner of Bridge Street and St. Michael’s Row and you reach the traffic lights, you might encounter...
View Article‘FAIRLY GOOD START’
By: Marsha GittensTHE first day of virtual classes for the new school term went fairly well.So says Principal of the Wesley Hall Junior School, Herbert Gittens. He told The Barbados Advocate he...
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Martin Luther King Award for Sir Hilary
Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day ‘Peace and Freedom Award’, thanking Reverend Al Sharpton,...
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Walters to Gov’t: Come clean about economic plan
The Democratic Labour Party’s First Vice President and spokesperson on Business and Entrepreneurship, Ryan Walters.THE Democratic Labour Party’s First Vice President is making a call for Government to...
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BUT president: Teachers were ready for start of Term 2
President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) , Pedro Shepherd.By: Marsha GittensBarbados Union of Teachers (BUT) President, Pedro Shepherd, says teachers were ready for yesterday’s start of online...
View ArticleHarder times for tourism sector
Travel from two of this island’s main tourism source markets has hit a snag.Yesterday, the United Kingdom’s ban on all travel corridors came into effect, putting an end to persons being allowed to fly...
View ArticleBroomes shares views on virtual learning
A former principal is concerned that with schools forced to go back to virtual teaching amidst an upsurge in COVID-19 cases on the island, that students without access to the technology will be left...
View ArticleRough seas forecasted this week
Barbadians and visitors can anticipate some rough seas along the coastlines during the next two days.Yesterday, the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) issued a small craft advisory for Barbados...
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CARICOM fighting back
Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong.Despite the challenges being faced by CARICOM as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this country’s Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong, says the...
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Bostic: No tests results missing
Minister of Health and Wellness, Jeffrey Bostic.Lt Col Jeffrey Bostic, Minister of Health and Wellness has declared that no COVID-19 tests results are missing, but the recent high volume of tests had...
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PAHO presents Rapid Antigen Test kits
Dr Yitades Gebre, PAHO/WHO Representative, Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and Overseas French Departments (right) explains the exact contents of the items presented to (from left) Janet Phillips,...
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Parents reaching out to Supreme Counselling for assistance
Shawn Clarke, CEO of Supreme Counselling for Personal Development (SCPD).As the new school term got under way this week after a two week delay on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents have...
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No letting up!
Sanitation Service Authority’s (SSA) Public Relations Office, Carl Padmore speaking to the media at Walronds, Christ Church where the SSA crews were removing illegally dumped garbage.Sanitation Service...
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New U.S. President, V.P. sworn in
Vice President Kamala Harris bumps fists with President-elect Joe Biden after she was sworn in during the inauguration yesterday, at the US Capitol in Washington.WASHINGTON – Joe Biden was sworn in as...
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Triage system in place at A&E Department to prevent spread of virus
Acting Director of Medical Services at the QEH, Dr. Clyde Cave.Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, management of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is urging members of the public not to simply turn...
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