Thursday, May 9, 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...

Special constable and co-accused remanded

A POLICEMAN, his brother and a businessman were remanded to prison when they appeared in the district a criminal court today on drug charges.Several...

Update: Alexandra School closes for the day

THE ALEXANDRA SCHOOL has been closed for the day after smoke from a nearby rubbish fire enveloped most of the school compound.Morning classes were...

Smoke prevents morning classes at Alexandra

CLASSES DID NOT get started at the Alexandra School this morning after smoke from a nearby rubbish fire enveloped most of the school compound.Deputy...

Ports to remain under govt control

GOVERNMENT SENATORS HAVE made it clear that neither the Barbados Port Inc. nor Grantley Adams International Airport will be privatised.Senator Irene Sandiford-Garner, Parliamentary Secretary...

Proposed $20 fee on barrels at the Port

THE PROPOSED $20 FEE to be imposed on barrels being collected from the Bridgetown Port should raise $1.2 million to support port operations.Parliamentary Secretary...

‘Perfect opening’ as Sandals welcomes first guests

THE STANDARD and quality being exhibited at the Sandals Resort in Barbados are already being lauded.Independent Senator John Watson, speaking in the Upper House...