Directed by Justin Chadwick, the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (Saturday, December 6th) recounts the life journey of the legendary Nelson Mandela, from his childhood to his 27 years in prison before his inauguration as the first elected president in South Africa. * For more information on the HBO/MAX family of channels, either […]

Police arrested and charged Hammond Tennyson Hinds, 36 years of Crab Hill, St. Lucy with the offence of Murder in relation to the unnatural death of Martin Greaves, 49 years of Half Moon Fort, St. Lucy, which occurred at Half Moon Fort on Saturday 22nd November 2014. David Welch – ASP (Ag) Public Relations Officer

While Caribbean countries have made consistent progress in expanding the coverage of drinking water services, there are gaps that need to be filled to improve access, delivery and quality. The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) along with partners have been working closely with leaders in the water sector from 16 countries to equip them to lead […]

The Caribbean Leadership Project (CLP), funded by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development and executed by the Canada School of Public Service, will convene its third Regional Leadership Symposium from December 3 -4, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. Approximately 200 public sector leaders from across the Region will participate in what […]

A spirit of inclusion and celebration was in the air when the Ellerton Special Education Unit officially joined the Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket program. Along with St. Joseph Primary and People’s Cathedral Primary, the unit received their Kiddy Cricket equipment kits during a flag-raising ceremony which launched the school’s Independence week of celebrations. Adding to the […]

One of Barbados’ leading investment management companies, Fortress Fund Managers, is recording continuous growth across its funds. Giving an overview and update on the performance of its funds, Roger Cave, Investment Director, Fortress Fund Managers said that, “There’s been continuous growth in the Caribbean Growth Fund, the Pension Fund and the new Global Funds. All […]

Prime Minister Freundel Stuart urged of Cable and Wireless Communications management and officials of Columbus International Inc. to explain the proposed merger to its customers, and to do what is in the best interest of the public. Mr. Stuart offered this suggestion recently, as he met with the Chief Executive Officer of Cable and Wireless, […]

Cable and Wireless worked with a British government spy agency to hand over the Internet data of millions of people around the world, according to international media reports. The news breaks amid rising regional concerns about the US$3 billion acquisition by Cable and Wireless of Columbus International, a major telecommuniations operator in the Caribbean. A […]

Written schedules for garbage collection are part of the changes in the works to improve the service delivery of the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) to the public. This announcement was made recently by Minister of the Environment and Drainage, Dr. Denis Lowe, during a press conference at his Warrens Tower II, Warrens, St. Michael, office. […]

First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist Then they came for Trade Unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade unionist […]

A callous and reprehensible act that we condemn in the strongest way! This is how Gerald Hadeed – Minister of Tourism of Trinidad and Tobago – has described the murder of German nationals, Brigid and Hubertus Keil in Tobago. He added: “I give the assurance to the Keils’ family members and friends that Trinidad & Tobago […]

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Wanda James and her husband, Scott Durrah, own Denver-based Jezebel’s Southern Bistro and Bar. They are serial restaurateurs, having operated more than five establishments over the past 18 years. In fact, James graced the cover of the February 1997 issue of Black Enterprise when she was co-owner of Jamaican Café in Santa Monica, California, a […]

Local author, Glyne Murray, has been commended for educating Barbadians about their rich heritage, in his newly-released book Barbados Customs to Treasure – Early Gems of Bajan Creativity. He highlighted its depiction of the cultural landscape of Barbados, including the rum shop and village life, as well as its tribute to cultural treasures such as […]

Founded in 2012, Global Outsourcing Solutions (GOS) was started in 2012 and is a digital contact centre specialising in delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions for the business-to-business, financial, healthcare, hospitality, insurance and telecommunications industries. With services ranging from back-office support, customer service, debt collection, technical support and telemarketing, Global Outsourcing prides itself on providing high […]

Police are investigating an incident which occurred at Durants Village, St. James, involving a motor lorry driven by Trevor Burke, 50 years of Ellerton, St. James. Just after 12:15 pm today Tuesday 25th November 2014, Burke received a wound to the back of his head and he complained of pains to his back and legs. […]

HBO confirmed how Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch and Kelly Reilly will join Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn in season two of the Emmy® nominated original series True Detective. Created and written by Nic Pizzolatto, the eight-episode, hour-long drama has begun production in California, with Justin Lin set to direct the first two episodes. For the newly […]

Maleka Bradshaw 13 years of Yearwood Road, Sugar Hill, St. Joseph who was reported missing on Friday 21st November 2014 and Doris Hazelene Estwick 84 years of Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter who was reported missing on Wednesday 19th November 2014 have been traced and are all now safe. Public Relations Office

Santo Domingo’s Customs Office announced the Christmas duty-free period for returning Dominicans will start on 1st December 2014. The tax exemption on gifts valued up to US$3,000 will remain in effect until 7 January 2015. The legal base for the exemption is Law 9-96 that had authorized gifts for up to US$1,000. Last year 1,412 […]

Two familiar faces are in new places while one new manager has been promoted following Scotiabank’s appointment of a trio of managers at various branches. The new addition to the team of branch managers is Brian Clarke who previously served as Personal Banking Manager at Scotiabank’s flagship Broad Street branch. Scotiabank’s Director of Branch Banking, […]

Barbadian artiste, Debbie Reifer has made it to the semi-finals of the UK Songwriting Contest, one of the most prestigious songwriting contests in the world. Her entry “We Are Love”, released last year, is a strong contender in two categories: Singer/songwriter and Love Songs. The UK Song Writing Contest is one of the longest running […]

At a function hosted by Suzuki, motor sport champions from race track and rally stage gathered at the Yacht Club at Port St Charles last week to reflect on the Suzuki ROC Barbados Challenge, which selected the two drivers who will represent Team Barbados in the Race Of Champions at Bushy Park next month (December […]

An operation by Police and Customs at the GAIA led to the Drug Squad arresting and charging Guyanese national Rochelle Amanda Gibson, 23 years, with the offences of: Possession of ½ lb. of cocaine; Possession with intent to supply; Trafficking; and Importation. Gibson appeared at the Magistrates Court on Monday 24th November 2014 and pleaded guilty […]

LIAT’s Head of Corporate Communications Desmond Brown said: “Any staff cuts that may be required in order to reflect the size of LIAT’s business in the future will only be made in consultation with staff and their representatives. This process has yet to commence and therefore any speculation about the number of cuts remains just […]

The good news is that a prophylactic vaccine against chikungunya, developed by the Austrian biotech company Themis Bioscience GmbH, is reported to induce a significant neutralizing immune response to the disease and is confirmed as safe. The not so good news is two-fold: first, none of the major health authorities of the world have yet […]