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Captain Sir Tom Moore happy to be in Barbados Article by Captain Sir Tom Moore has been “enjoying every minute” of his time here in Barbados. The 100-year-old British Army officer was able to tick an item off his bucket list, a trip to Barbados, when he arrived on island last week via British Airways. The trip was organised by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI). Sir Tom rose to international acclaim recently, when he raised over £33 million, for the National Health Servic...

Chick hatcheries confirm undersized birds Article by December 19, 2020 The Barbados Egg and Poultry Producers Association has confirmed complaints of stunted growth affecting young chickens primarily being raised by small farmers. However, Stephen Layne, the association’s president, says there is no evidence to suggest that local hatcheries and/or producers of feed are responsible. And, although there is no available scientific evidence to identify the source of the issues...

Expect vaccine here by ‘March’ Article by December 19, 2020 Barbados could be in line to receive its first batch of the coronavirus vaccine as early as March next year, along with other countries in the region, a top immunisation official has predicted while urging the region to be patient. The assessment came Friday from Peter Figueroa, who chairs the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group. But while saying that he did...

Quartet making big waves Article by December 19, 2020 The future of swimming in Barbados looks bright as four outstandingly talented juniors of Pirates Swim Club continue to impress individually and as a quartet in the relays, during recent competitions at the National Aquatic Centre in Wildey. Heidi Stoute, Jaiya Simmons, Toria Alleyne and Fayth Jeffrey have all been amazing to watch during competitions held by the Barbados Aquatic Sports Association, and have developed a k...

CTUSAB slams labour’s ‘cosy ties with Government’ Article by December 19, 2020 The national trade union alliance, CTUSAB, Friday accused the Government, business community and trade unions of joining an unholy alliance that is contributing to an increasingly hostile climate for working-class Barbadians. The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados whose leaders shared the perspective amid recent wildcat protests in the tourism industry also criticise...

Sights set on legal career Article by December 19, 2020 Janeil Odle may have lost her eyesight at the age of six, but her vision to become a lawyer never faded. Today, as she spoke on behalf of 16 new lawyers, admitted to the BAR, she encouraged others to “keep your eyes on the prize”. “Just to everyone, not just the disabled but everyone. If there’s a path that you want to take in life and you know it’s best for you, you can put your mind to it. Put everything you...

#BTEditorial – Going beyond the Wednesday applause Article by December 18, 2020 Since the world has been thrust into the COVID-19 crisis the term “frontline worker” has taken on a new and special meaning. Even if, in the past, some of us were guilty of taking these heroes and heroines for granted, it was virtually impossible to do so in 2020. All eyes and hopes were on this group of ordinary people who gave extraordinary service to their fellow man and to their respect...

Harrison’s Point gets outdoor seating Article by by Anesta Henry Patients at the Isolation Facility at Harrison’s Point, St Lucy, now have an outdoor area where they can sit, relax and enjoy the breeze coming off of the Atlantic Ocean. Director of Isolation Facilities Dr Corey Forde said the space which was created through a donation from companies that worked on the infrastructural development of the facility is important for the preservation of patients’ state of mind since th...

Moore admits to over a dozen charges Article by December 18, 2020 Rachad Kemar Moore pleaded guilty in the High Court today to committing 15 criminal offences in several communities. The 31-year-old of Vauxhall, Christ Church will reappear before Madam Justice Pamela Beckles on February 25 next year, when the facts of those cases are expected to be disclosed by Crown Counsel Danielle Mottley. Appearing in the No. 5 Supreme Court this morning Moore, who is unrepresented by le...

Credit unions want better deal, minister promises support Article by December 18, 2020 Government intends to walk hand-in-hand with the credit union movement says Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn. His pledge has come amid charges that these financial institutions were being “hamstrung” in some cases”. Straughn’s comments came during yesterday’s official opening of the City of Bridgetown (COB) Co-operative Credit Union at Six Roads, St Philip. COB p...