The bulk of last year’s CARIFESTA XV $35.7 million spending went to institutional expenditure, followed by payments to service providers and a sizeable chunk in accommodation, air fares and per
Continue readingNCF head tells how CARIFESTA budget allocated
Communities in St. Lucy, St. Peter and St. Michael will be visited by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit next week. The Unit will start in St. Lucy on
One person has died following an accident at Thicketts, St Philip. Police have confirmed the fatality. More details as they come. The post One dead in St Philip accident appeared
A billboard displaying coastal works along the famed Platinum Coast of Barbados has ruffled feathers among residents and sea-bathers, sparking concerns that a private marina was under construction. The project
Continue readingGovt and project officials give reason for work at Gibbs
Despite conceding their T20I series to Australia Women after suffering a 17-run defeat on Saturday, West Indies Women’s skipper Hayley Matthews said she was still pleased with the fightback shown
Continue readingMatthews impressed with Windies’ effort despite loss
University students from across the region took their seats in the Parliament Chamber this week as the University of the West Indies (UWI) STAT Caribbean Parliamentary Assembly convened its inaugural
Robert Mueller, the former special counsel whose investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election defined much of Donald Trump’s first term in office, has died aged 81.
Continue readingRobert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81
Professional social worker Fabian Sargeant is warning that Barbados will not solve its crime problem unless greater emphasis is placed on prevention, particularly addressing drug use, mental health and parenting
The Bahamas has referred 98 suspected passport fraud cases to police as part of efforts to crack down on irregularities. According Chief Passport Officer Nicholas Symonette, internal reviews also flagged
Continue readingPolice probe over 90 cases of passport fraud amid election concerns
Experts in the Ministry of Finance are raising a fiscal red flag on eight cash-strapped state-owned enterprises (SOEs), warning that they are likely to put Government’s finances under pressure over