Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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How we treat animals a reflection of society

HOW MANY MORE? How much longer? What else will it take for our country to address the suffering and killing of our dogs? I am tired and fed up. Those who work...

BWA conducting emergency repairs in St. George

The Barbados Water Authority is today, Wednesday, May 8th advising residents and businesses in parts of St. George...

Increase in gastro cases

HEALTH OFFICIALS are reporting an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses in Barbados. As a result, they are urging the public...

Truce ‘holding’

The truce that was brokered between rival gangs is still intact, says Minister of State in the Attorney...

Foster care call

The Child Care Board (CCB) is encouraging Barbadians to consider becoming foster parents to scores of children living...

CXC staff demand removal of want ad

Protesting workers at the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) say management has failed the basic test to get them back to work, so they will...

AG calls for prison check

Totally inexcusable!That is how Attorney General Dale Marshall has described the case of petty thief Winston Agard, who found himself on remand for ten...

Blessing of the last canes in Speightstown on Saturday

Crop Over 2019 will officially get underway on Saturday with the First Citizens Crop Over Launch and Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes in...

Hike in minimum wage likely

The minimum wage could be going up.Minister of Labour Colin Jordan said the increase was being considered by his ministry in consultation with the...

Pan Pun De Sand free again

Pan lovers can once again enjoy Massy Pan Pun De Sand without paying.Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), Carol Roberts-Reifer, yesterday...

No drinking water to clean jersey barriers

Drinking water is not being used to power wash the jersey barriers along the ABC Highway.The Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance said in...