Barbados Underground understands the Trimart Rendevous property was purchased by former Chairman of the problem plagued HOPE Incorporated Tony Hoyos. Barbadians should recall during the recent budget presentation delivered by newly minted leader of the opposition Ralph Thorne the HOPE project was heavily criticised for not delivering on its mandate. Thorne's concern was $60 million…
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has been praised for her administration’s attempts to respond to the spiralling cost of food, energy, and other necessary household and consumer items.For the thousands of vulnerable households and even those in the middle-class, the assistance could not have come any sooner.Many would readily admit that the pressures caused by a combination of inflation, unemployment, anxiety from two years of the pandemic, and concerns about social instability, represented an unhealthy mix.In her unique approach to addressing the public on difficult conversations, the Prime Minister reminded us of the need to re-embrace the traditions of backyard farming.Given the number of local gardening groups on social media, it is clear that there is a kind of kitchen garden renaissance emerging. Whether this is out of necessity or pure pleasure, we are not certain.But this does not take away from the worthy and necessary actions taken by Government. The truth is that something had t
Following is a statement from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on the passing of Joseph “Johnny” Tudor. “I am indeed shocked and saddened at the news of the passing of former parliamentarian, Joseph “Johnny” Tudor today. “Johnny lived and breathed politics, and in true rustic Barbadian style, was never afraid to take on any opponent. From his language to his every interaction, the son of the famous Barbadian comedian, Joe …
If Barbados is to be a confident nation with a confident people, it will require a change in the way that we educate our children, says Prime Minister Mia Mottley. And she said there will be reform of the education system this parliamentary term. “The notion that we will continue to write off children at the age of 10 and 11 and 12 is the greatest tragedy of a post-Independence …
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The following New Year’s Message is from the United Progressive Party:
The year 2020 will carry many negative memories globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic and primarily the associated economic fallout.
The risks to which our own frontline and essential workers have been exposed highlights the commitment and discipline of Barbadians during a time of crisis. The United Progressive Party salutes you for your continued dedication to the survival of our nation.
The recent escalation in local transmission of the virus means it is imperative for the Government to prioritize the health and safety of our citizens while aiming to strike the delicate balance between potential economic gains and exponentially increasing our positive COVID-19 statistics. We recommend an immediate strengthening of the visitor protocols to eliminate apparent loopholes and also consider temporarily suspending arrivals from high risk countries.