Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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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” Aimey on Monday. Former Minister of Culture John King, speaking as a fellow...

Road markings begin today

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

‘Smooth sailing’ in the east for 11-Plus

Minister of Education Kay McConney is happy with the smooth process in which the 2024 Barbados Secondary Schools’...

Pressure mounts against IMF surcharges

Pressure is intensifying on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to end its surcharges policy which is costing Barbados...

SVG’s Opposition Leader wants age of consent increased

KINGSTOWN – Opposition Leader Godwin Friday has reiterated his support for increasing the age of consent, saying that...

Bullet breaks up sleep

BEVERLEY HINDS’ sleep was disturbed on Monday afternoon when a bullet pierced her home, almost striking her.Hinds, of Perfection Road, Bush Hall, St Michael,...

Death shocks district

THE COMMUNITY OF SPRING FARM, St Thomas, was shocked yesterday at the news of the gruesome killing of a young man who was well...

Teachers ‘not safe’

PRINCIPAL OF PARKINSON MEMORIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL Jeff Broomes has a drawer full of weapons that have been confiscated from students since he took over...

‘On top of job’

WHILE THE BARBADOS UNION OF TEACHERS has accused Parkinson Memorial’s Jeff Broomes of not dealing with children who bring weapons to school, the embattled principal...

Sealy: Let’s look at casino gambling fully

MINISTER OF TOURISM Richard Sealy wants something “better” than a commission of inquiry into the pros and cons of casino gambling.Wrapping up debate in...

Medium Term Growth and Development Strategy lauded by WTO

THIS ISLAND’S EFFORTS at repositioning its economy were highlighted last month, when Barbados’ Third World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Policy Review was held on...