Three men and a woman facing firearm, theft and assault charges were warned on Thursday that their trial will begin next month, whether or not they have lawyers. Justice Carlisle Greaves served that notice on St Michael residents Akmal Teril Haynes of Spruce Street, 38; 28-year-old Kerrie Shaquille Thompson of 14 Field Place, Bayville; and […]
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28th, September 2023, 08:00pm
Sinckler says employees need adjustments to cope with heat by Marlon Madden Former Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler has suggested that work times be shifted in some industries to help employees better cope with extreme heat. He made the recommendation on Tuesday night as he predicted that research would show that productivity has fallen while […]
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28th, September 2023, 07:45pm
Former Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler has suggested that work times be shifted in some industries to help employees better cope with extreme heat. He made the recommendation on Tuesday night as he predicted that research would show that productivity has fallen while temperatures soar as high as 35 degrees Celsius. “How many small businesses, […]
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28th, September 2023, 07:45pm
Temporary teachers complain salaries not paid despite ministry’s promise Stories by Sheria Brathwaite After being assured their salaries would be in their bank accounts on Tuesday, some temporary public school teachers have still not been paid. On Wednesday evening, president of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) Rudy Lovell reported he had received a number […]
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28th, September 2023, 07:30pm
After being assured their salaries would be in their bank accounts on Tuesday, some temporary public school teachers have still not been paid. On Wednesday evening, president of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) Rudy Lovell reported he had received a number of complaints from the teachers from at least four schools that they did […]
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28th, September 2023, 07:30pm
The public is advised that all offices of the Barbados Postal Service are presently experiencing technical issues. As a result, customers may not be able to access some services or may experience significant delays with others. The Postmaster General apologises for any inconvenience which may be caused. (BPS/BGIS)
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28th, September 2023, 07:15pm
In the game of governance, where the pitch of democracy stretches long and the wickets of accountability ought to be clear and unobstructed, the Auditor General is doubtless the umpire. As citizens of the republic, we are all players on this field, and it is crucial that we understand and respect the role of the […]
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28th, September 2023, 07:00pm
The Government is on track to finalise an ambitious financial manoeuvre worth $600 million in which Barbados’ debt is being swapped for capital to fund the long-anticipated upgrade of the South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant. Prime Minister Mia Mottley, making the announcement on Tuesday night during a St James Parish Speaks public forum, said the […]
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28th, September 2023, 06:45pm
PM says capital for upgrading South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant won’t increase Gov’t debt By Emmanuel Joseph The Government is on track to finalise an ambitious financial manoeuvre worth $600 million in which Barbados’ debt is being swapped for capital to fund the long-anticipated upgrade of the South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant. Prime Minister Mia […]
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28th, September 2023, 06:45pm
Jack Francis recovered from a shaky start to jump to the top of the standings of the Scottish 3-Move Draughts Championship. Francis, Barbados’ number two player, lost his opening game yesterday, but returned to upset arch rival Ronald Suki King 1-0 in round 4 to end the day in first place on 12 points in […]
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27th, September 2023, 03:00pm
