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Franklyn: Efforts to represent Portvale workers being thwarted
Head Of Unity Workers’ Union (UWU) Caswell Franklyn says he is being thwarted in his efforts to represent workers of the Barbados Energy & Sugar Company at Portvale Factory.
The long-time trade unionist said he had applications for and recruited 55 employees out of the 83 at the company, but...
Caribbean countries shaken by two earthquakes
PORT OF SPAIN – Several Caribbean countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, were rattled by two earthquakes over a 48 hour period, the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the St. Augistine campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) reported on Tuesday.
It said that the latest tremor with...
‘Climate reparations not loans’
Financing for development via climate reparations, not more loans.
This is what Caribbean economist Marla Dukharan envisages following the July 23 International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) landmark opinion on the obligation of states regarding the climate crisis.
Dukharan’s view, as outlined her July Caribbean Monthly Report, is that “ In my...
Country Road shooting victim identified
The man shot dead on Saturday at Country Park Towers, Country Road, St Michael, has been identified by police as 26-year-old Jaire Tyrek “Jah” Quintyne, of 2nd Avenue, Alleyne’s Lane, Passage Road, also in St Michael.
Quintyne and another man were walking in the area between two blocks of apartments...
Wales call for full Bajan support in CONCACAF Cup
Weymouth Wales are calling on the Barbadian public to support them during their home matches in the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup tournament, which kick off later this month. Wales, the best team in Barbados, qualified for the prestigious hemisphere event after they finished runners-up in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU)...
One Grand Kadoo
This year’s flow Grand Kadooment was given a thumbs up by many spectators.
As is the norm, people lined the route to bear witness to the colours, sounds and revelry, many sheltering from the sun under umbrellas and some bringing their own chairs.
There were also many tents along the route...
US may demand a $15 000 deposit for visas
The US may require foreign nationals from certain countries to pay a $15 000 (£11 300) deposit for a tourist or business visa.
The 12-month pilot programme aims to curb visa overstays "or where screening and vetting information is considered deficient", according to a notice published by the US state department.
It...
Barbados revamp drives losses for TCL
Millions of dollars in costs, most linked to its revamped Barbados-based Arawak Cement Company Limited (ACCL) subsidiary, have resulted in newly-reported financial losses at Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL).
This is revealed in the director’s statement from chairman David Inglefield and managing director Francisco Aguilera Mendoza as part of TCL’s condensed...
Haiti rattled by 4.0 magnitude earthquake
PORT-AU-PRINCE – The Civil Protection Department (DPC) Tuesday urged people to remain “vigilant” as people fled their homes late Monday night after an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded near Croix-des-Bouquets in the West Department.
The DPC said that the quake occurred at 11:02...
We must save Windies cricket, says tearful Sir Clive
In one of the most powerful and heartfelt moments in West Indies cricket, legendary captain Sir Clive Lloyd was moved to tears during an emotional speech on Sunday afternoon, as he called on the region to unite in trying to save the soul of Caribbean cricket.
The 80-year-old icon, who...
Some opt for a sea dip and picnic
While thousands of revellers took to the streets to participate in yesterday’s Flow Grand Kadooment, other Barbadians and visitors opted to pass the day engaging in a variety of recreational activities at beaches and popular picnic spots.
At ‘Miami Beach’ in Enterprise, Christ Church, Sheldon Brathwaite said he was spending...
Drop in sales for some vendors
Some vendors along Eagle Hall and Black Rock Main Road in St Michael reported a slight drop in sales from last year’s Flow’s Grand Kadooment.
Jamar Phillips, who was busily serving patrons at C&C Snacks & Variety, told the DAILY NATION: “We’re here every year and everything is going well....