Wednesday, May 8, 2024

News

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 that it is currently conducting emergency repairs on a large diameter...

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...

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”...

Fire partially damages home

Rodney Tempro of Marchfield, St. Phillip is counting his lucky stars after a fire of unknown origin only partially damaged his home.The fire occurred...

Bad path to take

EVERY EFFORT must be made to ensure some public transportation remains in Government’s hand, and not allow the private sector to control it all.That...

Road checks vital

 IF BARBADOS UNDERTOOK proper inspections of its major roads and highways it would save the country some valuable money when it came to road...

Cancer meds ‘delay’

SOME CANCER PATIENTS in Barbados are having difficulty sourcing vital chemotherapy drugs.The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) says there is no shortage, but there are...

Judicial reform a must, says senator

Opposition Senator Crystal Drakes says with a price tag of over $30 000 a year to house an inmate in HMP Prison Dodds, Barbados...

New Deputy Clerk makes history

Another chapter in the history of Barbados’ Parliament began yesterday when the first female Deputy Clerk of the House of Assembly took office.Beverly Gibbons...