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50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados, helping to shape policies, improve...

Legacy in motion

As Barbados Port Inc. marks 65 years of service, this commemorative feature celebrates the people, progress and purpose...

Twenty-five Years of Awareness, Education, Hope

For 25 years, the National Wellbeing & HIV Commission has stood at the forefront of Barbados’ fight against...

Staying in the Game – Rockley Golf Club celebrates 100 years

Hitting the 100-mark is no small feat. In the world of sports, it is an achievement that tells...

IIB celebrates 50 years of guidance

As the Insurance Institute of Barbados (IIB) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the organisation is reflecting on a proud history of advancing...

Barbados gets high fishing ranking

BARBADOS IS GAINING a reputation among the region’s most popular sports fishing destinations. Recently, FishingBooker website ranked the island tenth in the Americas for...

Errant drivers face ‘pole tax’

THE DAYS OF MOTORISTS getting off scot-free after damaging or knocking down street lights may soon be over. Minister in the Ministry of...

Road marking on Highway 7

GOVERNMENT’S ROAD MARKING PROGRAMME is now on Highway 7. On Monday night, a team from the Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance...

Scarce flying fish hits highest price ever

weekly update FLYING FISH continues to be in short supply, and the demand for the local delicacy is driving up the price. THE RECORD ...

$10m drug accused seeking bail

BUSINESSMAN George Reginald Ivan Parris, who was charged with importing over $10 million in drugs, will know “soon” if he will walk out of...

Late pay turns farmers off Agrofest shows

by SHERIA BRATHWAITE sheriabrathwaite@nationnews. com SOME FARMERS have opted not to participate in the livestock shows at Agrofest this year due to late payments...