Wednesday, May 8, 2024

News

Increase in gastro cases

HEALTH OFFICIALS are reporting an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses in Barbados. As a result, they are urging the public to employ proper hand hygiene methods, such as washing their hands...

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...

Music fraternity mourns passing of Ricky Aimey

The music fraternity was thrown into mourning as news circulated of the death of talented musician Ricardo “Ricky”...

Road markings begin today

The Ministry of Transport and Works road marking team will be carrying out work this week starting from...

UPP elects new leader

Everton “Heru” Holligan is the new chairman of the United Progressive Party.The party held elections after Lynette Eastmond resigned as the former chairperson.The other...

Govt ‘may find it hard’ to get bank funds

Government might find it harder to access commercial bank funding after the “very strong and brutal lesson” financial institutions suffered in the domestic debt...

Transport Board cutting 80 workers

Friday is the final day of work for 80 employees of the Transport Board as major restructuring continues at the cash-strapped Government agency.On Thursday,...

Liat releases statement on cancellations 

ST JOHN’S – LIAT is currently running a reduced schedule due to unscheduled maintenance on two of its aircraft.Chief Executive Officer Julie Reifer-Jones emphasised...

Teen charged with assisting offender

Police have arrested and charged 19-year-old Akela Keanna Gittens, of 5F Madison Terrace, Deacons Farm, St Michael, with assisting an offender. She faced charges that...

LIAT deadline

The final decision on the future of cash-strapped LIAT is expected later this week as the regional airline came into focus during an all-day...