Time to settle
Issue between BRA and Customs & Excise Department must be resolvedTHE rocky transition of the Customs & Excise Department into the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) must be settled for the...
View ArticleBRSA to protest against Barbados Sugar and Rum season
THE just launched Barbados Sugar and Rum Season is meeting with strong opposition from the Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA), which intends to stage protests against the State-sponsored...
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City residents raise concerns
Leader of the Barbados Labour Party, Mia Mottley (left); Member of Parliament for The City, Jeffrey Bostic (right); and young residents of The City, Paul Stuart (second from left) and James Griffith,...
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Refurbished monument unveiled
From right: Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy; Managing Director of Massy Distribution Glenn Taylor; and Minister of Housing and Lands Denis Kellman with other Massy representatives as they officially...
View ArticleHealthcare costs back in focus
By: Patricia ThangarajA White Paper will soon be brought before the Cabinet of Barbados that seeks to address how healthcare costs in this island should be covered.This revelation was made by Minister...
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RBC run/walk for the kids
Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Eudine Barriteau, accepting the sponsorship cheque from RBC Royal Bank Managing Director Kevin Darling, during...
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Inniss: Productivity suffers from poor accountability within system
Minister of Industry, International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development, Donville Inniss.Higher levels of transparency and accountability must become the norm to drive productivity in the...
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Lashley speaks on empowerment
Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Hon. Stephen Lashley presented constituency member Neville Lewis with a plaque for his contribution to politics for the constituency over the years. Rather than...
View ArticleMORE RESEARCH NEEDED
Barbados still has a sound education system. That is according to Retired Educator, Dr. Dan Carter, while giving a comprehensive look of education in Barbados yesterday at the Holetown Methodist...
View Article‘Cost of high living a drain’
DECLINING “foreign reserves cover” is not a new phenomenon in Barbados.However, unlike previous governments of the day, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) government is not looking to borrow large sums...
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Barbadian musicians gifted, says former Sony president
Paul Russell, former President of Sony Music Entertainment Europe, addressing students of Harrison College yesterday.Senior students of Harrison College listen attentively to the presentation by Paul...
View ArticleEnergy company’s announcement welcomed
General Secretary of the ruling Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is welcoming the recent announcement from Canadian-based energy company Deltro, that it will be operating a solar panel manufacturing plant...
View ArticleCulture Minister pays tribute to late Fielding Babb
FIELDING Babb’s contribution to the cultural development of Barbados can only be described as phenomenal and outstanding.This description from Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley as he paid tribute to...
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Coleridge and Parry celebrates
Members of the Cadet Corps of Coleridge and Parry bring in the national and school flag during the 65th Anniversary of Amalgamation church service at St. Peter’s Parish Church yesterday.The teachers...
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Venue challenge impacts Community Dancefest
Justin and Megan of the Louise Woodvine Dance Academy performing, “Behind Closed Doors”By: Marsha GittensOne challenge which has impacted Community Dancefest 2016-2017 is the availability of venues....
View ArticlePublic officers deserve wage increase: NUPW General Secretary
Public officers are deserving of an increase in salaries and wages because they help to keep this country in good economic standing.This was one of the points that was raised by the General Secretary...
View ArticleAgrofest preparation in high gear
Plans for Agrofest at Queen’s Park are underway and James Paul, CEO of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) has assured despite the challenges in terms of the construction being carried out at the...
View ArticleBLP reiterates need for education
LEADER of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), Mia Mottley, is reiterating her party’s position on the provision of free education for Barbadians.Speaking at a press conference in The City, last Saturday,...
View ArticleBREA calls for speedier approach to doing business
Amid an anticipated proliferation of investor demand in ground-mounted solar photovoltaic applications, the Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA) has reiterated a call for a speedier approach to...
View ArticleUPP plans to focus on new industries
There are several skilled in-dividuals in Barbados who do not think that they are being engaged enough to push this country forward.This is according to Chairperson of the United Progressive Party...
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