A significant plume of Sahara dust is affecting the island and the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a significant dust haze advisory.The forecasters have advised the public to expect a significant reduction in visibility from late Monday night into Tuesday.They said that a “yellow milk cast will be visible... Read more

The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) has welcomed 69 new recruits to its ranks. On Saturday during a pass out parade held at its military Paragon, Christ Church base, newly appointed Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Carlos Lovell congratulated the new officers on their achievement. He told those attending the ceremony... Read more

ThenWhat? Charity has announced the successful conclusion of its 2024 Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive which culminated on December 14 where they delivered 75 hearty hampers filled with essential items.  Additionally, more than 150 gifts were distributed to children, spreading joy and holiday cheer throughout several communities. “This year’s drive... Read more

It was a time of sharing skills, stories, and so much more when current employees met with those long retired at the Gentle Folk Nursing Home in a Mix and Mingle event, sponsored by team members of CIBC Caribbean’s Personal & Business Banking, Head Office team. The event which coincided... Read more

The Haitian government has declared a one-month state of emergency, effective Sunday, running until January 21, 2024, in response to escalating gang violence and widespread insecurity. Approved by the Council of Ministers, the measure aims to strengthen the Haitian National Police’s efforts to combat armed gangs, address agricultural and food... Read more

Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance, Dwight Sutherland has been elected as the President of the Thirty-Fourth General Assembly of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Housing and Urban Development for Latin America and the Caribbean (XXXIV MINURVI). This prestigious appointment took place during the recently concluded Thirty-Third Assembly held in... Read more

Member of Parliament Edmund Hinkson has given no word on whether there will be a by-election in St James North since announcing – two years ahead of the constitutionally due General Election – that he was bowing out of elective politics.Hinkson, who has won three straight elections in the riding... Read more

While individuals are being encouraged to enjoy the merriment of the Christmas season, they are also being urged to eat and drink responsibly.Director of Clinical and Diagnostic Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital The Most Honourable Dr Corey Forde yesterday reminded Barbadians that maintaining good health was their responsibility.“Although it... Read more

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President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT), Rudy Lovell has welcomed the appointment of the 50 newly appointed principals at primary schools across the country.“The Barbados Union of Teachers extends warm congratulations to the 50 newly appointed principals, some of whom will take up leadership positions in primary schools... Read more