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  1. Rehearsal for Remembrance Day Parade alters Bridgetown Traffic

    A full rehearsal for the Remembrance Day Parade will be held this Sunday, November 1, in National Heroes’ Square, beginning at 8:00 a.m. No parking will be allowed along Belmont Road, Constitution Road, Martindale’s Road, St. Michael Row, Bridge Street, Trafalgar Street, Magazine Lane, Palmetto Street and Rickett Street. Motorists and pedestrians travelling in the […]

    October 31, 2015EventsNo comments
  2. Barbadian Hotelier appointed COO of luxury development in Trinidad

    The Renaissance at Shorelands, a luxury residential development located on Trinidad and Tobago’s north west coastline, recently appointed renown Barbadian hotelier, Anthony Bowen, Chief Operating Officer. The well travelled Caribbean hotelier brings over thirty years’ experience to the position. Bowen has proven his operational expertise through a series of regional postings. After earning his MHCIMA […]

    October 31, 2015Breaking News, Featured, TravelNo comments
  3. ENTRIES FLOW IN FOR SOL RALLY BARBADOS 2016

    In just over four weeks since on-line entries opened on October 1 on the official web site – www.rallybarbados.net – 40 crews have already posted their intention to compete in Sol Rally Barbados 2016. Having celebrated the 25th Anniversary of its premier event this year, the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) has announced that Sol RB16 […]

    October 31, 2015Featured, RallyNo comments
  4. Caribbean Students to benefit from Flow, One-on-One Education Partnership

    Cable & Wireless, operator of the Flow and LIME brands, has signed a landmark five-year exclusive partnership with One on One Education Services aimed at offering Caribbean students greater access to a wide variety of study materials for GSAT, CSEC and CAPE examinations. One on One Education Services will provide a variety of educational materials […]

    October 31, 2015Education, FeaturedNo comments
  5. Breakthrough on investigation of disappeared Marcelle Smith

    Police have arrested and charged Cheriss Ricardo Omar Ince of Nursery #2, Four Roads, St. Philip with the offence of Theft. He is accused of stealing a motor car belonging to Arrelius Smith between the 12th and 17th October 2015 from Farm Road, St. Philip. This is part of the investigation of missing woman Marcelle […]

    October 31, 2015Breaking News, Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  6. WORK RESUMES IN ROEBUCK STREET

    The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is letting Barbadians know Phase Two of the mains laying project will start in Roebuck Street on Monday 02nd November and expected to be finished by month-end. The road will be open to the public with traffic diversions. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to obey the instructions of officials on […]

    October 31, 2015Breaking News, Business, FeaturedNo comments
  7. RHAND Credit Union teams up with MAD Science Inc!

    Approximately 300 children in Trinidad, all under the age of 12, benefitted from a life-changing experience, when MAD Science Inc. (Eastern Caribbean) demonstrated various types of scientific experiments that can be used in applying low and high pressure. Using the same principles of low and high pressure, the kids also obtained a basic knowledge and understanding […]

    October 25, 2015EducationNo comments
  8. Evening of Art & Elegance: NEW DATE – Thursday 12th November 2015

    It is our pleasure to confirm that Divi Southwinds Resort, Christ Church, Barbados will host the 6th CaFA Fair Barbados from March 9-13, 2016. Over the past 5 years we have presented the works of over 75 artists representing 15 Caribbean nations, USA, Brazil and Africa. CaFA Fair Barbados will continue to present a unique […]

    October 25, 2015Painting, Photo GalleryNo comments
  9. Food & Wine and Rum pop-up events

    Swing by for your chance to win! Visit foodwinerum.com now…

    October 25, 2015Photo Gallery, TravelNo comments
  10. SOCIAL MEDIA HELPS THE BTPA FINE TUNE THEIR OUTREACH TO EVERY BAJAN TO IMPROVE TOURISM

    Not resting on their laurels, the Barbados Tourism Product Authority continues to hone their database of clientele by analysing traceable social media to fine tune their outreach programme. Manager of Research and Product Integration – Wynsley Alleyne spoke of the importance of data to augment their latest initiative “Island Treasures.” The BTPA official says gathering […]

    October 25, 2015Featured, TechnologyNo comments
  11. Emotional Intelligence: Why Do You Need Emotional Intelligence To Succeed

    You are cordially invited to join members of The Barbados ICT Professionals’ Association (BIPA) on Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 beginning at 6:00 pm at the 3Ws Oval, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, St. Michael.

    October 25, 2015Education, Photo GalleryNo comments
  12. CDB approves financing to upgrade Constitution River in Barbados

    Barbados’ urban landscape is set to benefit from another upgrade, through funding of USD $6.88 million approved by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Board of Directors last week. The project, which is financed with the Government of Barbados, will complete the third phase of the upgrade of Constitution River, the primary channel that runs through […]

    October 25, 2015Featured, NatureNo comments
  13. Less recovery means more money for both patients and doctors, QEH says new procedure reduces expenses by almost $6 million

    Many Barbadian females who experience surgery may have spent weeks or months recuperating, this is now a thing of the past… Dexter James, CEO of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital was addressing colleagues at the opening of a joint AGM between the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons and the Caribbean Obesity Society at Accra Beach Resort […]

    October 25, 2015Featured, HealthNo comments
  14. Female Body Found at Halton Plantation, St Philip

    On Saturday 24 October 2015, about 5.20 pm, Police while continuing investigations into the report of missing woman Marcelle Smith, recovered the body of a female from a ravine located at Halton Plantation, St. Philip. Also, a man is currently assisting with the investigation into the disappearance of Marcelle Smith.

    October 25, 2015Breaking News, Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  15. BTPA’s CEO WANTS CLEAN-UP FOR CRIME AND GARBAGE, LIKE YESTERDAY!

    If the Bridgetown US Embassy can issue a warning about leaving car windows open while paused at traffic lights in certain parts of Wildey or the Pine, then it’s time for all Barbadians to stamp out the criminal elements making this red flag which in turn can hurt the the tourism product. This concern was […]

    October 25, 2015Breaking News, Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  16. Barbadians not filling surveys can hurt their own chances at growing regionally

    Barbados still is at the embryonic stage of D&A – not what CSI uses to solve cases but the term, Data And Analytics, where the number or locale of social media entries assist individuals and companies in creating better decisions on numerous activities. The KPMG partner sees the need for Barbados to speedily evolve to […]

    October 25, 2015TechnologyNo comments
  17. Barbados Tourism Product Authority partnering with the Health Ministry to recognise hospitality hygiene

    Partially as a request by hotel management and restaurateurs, and also as a drive by the Health Ministry – the BTPA is now rewarding cuisine experts who exercise proper food preparation standards. One such way to create a wholesome meal all the time and every time is to incentivise the preparation of all dining experiences, […]

    October 25, 2015TravelNo comments
  18. Road Fatality At Sion Hill

    Police are investigating a serious accident which occurred about 9:40 pm on Friday 23 October 2015 at Sion Hill Road, Sion Hill, St. James, where a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle. David Welch – ASP (Ag); Public Relations Officer

    October 25, 2015ControversyNo comments
  19. Former MP lashes Barbados’ Education System

    No one should feel bad at failing a subject since they tried, but the teacher should be shamed – this stern assessment by a one-time Trade Unionist and now Barbadian envoy to Caricom, Robert “Bobby” Morris. The former Parliamentarian is of the view that a fully structured region can map out their vacancies in respective […]

    October 25, 2015EducationNo comments
  20. Missing Girls Found: St Thomas & St Peter teens back with families

    Barbadians should be aware that Mykayla Springer 15 years, of Arch Hall, St. Thomas and T-Shona Boyce of Upper Bakers, St. Peter have been traced. David Welch – ASP (Ag); Public Relations Officer

    October 25, 2015ControversyNo comments
  21. Flow is ensuring Customers remain No 1: New Emoji meters for rapid Input

    Barbadian telecoms provider Flow’s installed new instant meters at their retail outlets to gauge satisfaction in order to meet Barbadian customers expectations of proper service. Justin Inniss, the Operations Manager of Flow, spoke at a recent media gathering at their Warrens headquarters – he explained how there is a three pronged approach in meeting the […]

    October 20, 2015Breaking News, Featured, TechnologyNo comments
  22. A BARBADIAN IN SIERRA LEONE – FIGHTING EBOLA ONE DAY AT A TIME

    They say you can find a Bajan anywhere in the world and the latest such traveller is doing their part to fight Ebola in Sierra Leone. Alvin Hart, is a Registered Nurse who works with the Infection Control and Prevention Dept of the World Health Organisation, he is in Barbados for a brief interlude before […]

    October 20, 2015Breaking News, Featured, HealthNo comments
  23. OPPOSITION CHOOSES CANDIDATE FOR CH. CH. EAST

    The Christ Church East branch of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) will meet on Wednesday 21st October 2015 to nominate its candidate for the next general election. Opposition Leader Mia Amor Mottley will be the main speaker at the meeting which starts at 6.30 p.m. at the Christ Church Foundation School, Church Hill, Christ Church […]

    October 20, 2015Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  24. MAN FOUND WANDERING: HELP IDENTIFY?

    Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying a man and locating his family or guardian. The man was found wandering on 1st Avenue, Godding Road, Station Hill, St. Michael, on the evening of 19 October 2015. Anyone who can assist is asked to contact the District A Police Station at 430-7242/7246 or […]

    October 20, 2015Controversy, FeaturedNo comments
  25. Local Architectural Firm wins international property award

    The team competed against a number of the region’s most accomplished architects to receive this recognition. The level of award (either highly commended or 5-star) will be fully revealed when the final announcements are made at a gala presentation dinner at the Hilton Hotel Barbados on Friday, October 23rd, 2015. David Campion Managing Director of […]

    October 20, 2015BusinessNo comments