The following statement was issued by president of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Rudy Lovell, ahead of the new academic year. As we begin a new academic year, the Barbados Union of Teachers extends warm greetings and best wishes to all of our membe...

The following statement was issued by The Hope Foundation on the death of president Shelley Weir. It is with profound sadness that the Board, members and wider family of Hope Foundation announce the passing of our Founder and President, Shelley Weir,...

President of The Hope Foundation Shelley Weir has passed away. Weir, who was diagnosed with lupus back in June 1990, died around 4 a.m. today. She had been hospitalised for the past month. She was 63. Scientifically known as systemic lupus erythemato...

Consumers will pay less for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from midnight, with reductions taking effect across all cylinder sizes. In a release, it stated that effective September 6, the retail price of a 100-pound LPG cylinder will fall to $162.96. ...

KINGSTON – Government has signed J$1.05 billion (US$6.6 million) in contracts to begin construction of 268 semi-permanent housing units for families severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. The contracts, signed this week, form part of the Shelter R...

After years of fan requests, the Animekon convention made its return to the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford (LESC) last weekend, delivering a rich showcase of creative cosplays, animation and gaming. The two-day event drew scores of loyal fans and pop-cultur...

by Cheryl Harewood When they lost their only son and child Tyrese Caesar to gun violence on June 30, 2022, Daniel and Jacqueline Caesar decided his death would not be in vain. Weeks after his death at the age of 20, they founded the Tyrese Caesar Fou...

Three-time defending champions Barbados Tridents Women began their Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) in disappointing fashion, falling to a 21-run defeat at the hands of Trinbago Knight Riders Women in the opening match of the season yesterda...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will resume its fogging programme in St John and Christ Church this week. The Vector Control Unit will concentrate its mosquito reduction efforts in St. John for the first three days of the week before going into C...

Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, says football’s world governing body. Infantino, who has filled the role since 2016, has been under pressure following his scrapped plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions ...