Trade unionist Caswell Franklyn is calling on Government to tighten what he says is an immigration loophole which is allowing people to literally “walk off the plane and into a
Continue readingTrade unionist says immigration ‘flaw’ putting Barbadian workers at disadvantage
Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos. When he quit as prime minister on Monday, the very lack
Continue reading Starmer quits as UK prime minister after just two years
Consumers in Barbados will pay more for liquefied petroleum gas from midnight Sunday, June 21, following an adjustment to retail prices. The increase affects all cylinder sizes, with the 100
Continue readingLiquefied petroleum gas prices to increase from midnight
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will be introduced into school libraries across
Continue readingNCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools
A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect as strong winds continue to affect the island and surrounding marine areas. The Barbados Meteorological Services issued the update, stating that fresh to
Continue readingSmall Craft Advisory remains in effect for Barbados
The Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BLPC) bid to recover nearly $79 million from electricity consumers is being challenged by intervenor and consumer advocate Tricia Watson. The attorney at law,
Continue readingIntervenor Watson challenges BL&P’s $79m FTC filing
US and Iranian officials have arrived in Switzerland for direct talks after signing an initial agreement to end the war last week. The deal includes a commitment to reach a
Continue readingUS and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says its Board of Executive Directors has approved a Policy-Based Programmatic Loan (PBP) of US$150 million to strengthen energy security in Barbados. The Washington-based financial
Continue readingIDB provides funds to help Barbados strengthen energy security
Air Peace Management is stating that it has no involvement in any advertisements, social media campaigns, or online promotions encouraging pregnant women to travel to Barbados for the purpose of
Continue readingNo involvement in baby ‘plot’, says Air Peace
West Indies moved one step closer to the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as they steamrolled Sri Lanka on Sunday morning. They won by five wickets at
Continue readingWest Indies close in on semi-final spot with victory over Sri Lanka