BWU again flags misuse of contract jobs
The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) continues to express concerns about employers increasingly using temporary contracts for jobs that are clearly ongoing, arguing that such...
Ruling on vegan inmate lawsuit May 21
An inmate, who is suing the Attorney General and the Superintendent of Prisons in an attempt to maintain his vegan lifestyle while on remand,...
Lawman: Accused reached for gun
A lawman yesterday recalled how accused Clarence Rudolph Watkins struggled violently with police before reaching into his waist for a gun.
The accused, said Constable...
Straughn: Families should talk more
Government remains committed to safeguarding the elderly and other vulnerable people in Barbados, but Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn wants more families to openly...
A form of wickedness, says Springer
The narrative of family members taking away the pension of their elderly mothers is a recurring concern for the authorities and civic groups.
But Member...
Call for proactive disaster systems
Barbados must move beyond reacting to disasters and invest in systems that anticipate and reduce their impact, says Director of the Department of Emergency...