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Judge tells accused trial will start with or without lawyers

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 […] The post Judge tells accused trial will start with or without lawyers appeared first on Barbados Today.

28th, September 2023, 08:00pm

Work ‘break’

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 […] The post Work ‘break’ appeared first on Barbados Today.

28th, September 2023, 07:45pm

Sinckler says employees need adjustments to cope with heat

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, […] The post Sinckler says employees need adjustments to cope with heat appeared first on Barbados Today.

28th, September 2023, 07:45pm

Still no pay

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 […] The post Still no pay appeared first on Barbados Today.

28th, September 2023, 07:30pm

Temporary teachers complain salaries not paid despite ministry’s promise

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 […] The post Temporary teachers complain salaries not paid despite ministry’s promise appeared first on Barbados Today.

28th, September 2023, 07:30pm

Post offices experiencing challenges

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) The post Post offices experiencing challenges appeared first on Barbados Today.

28th, September 2023, 07:15pm

#BTEditorial – Ministers, cut the argy-bargy on the Auditor General’s Report

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 […] The post #BTEditorial – Ministers, cut the argy-bargy on the Auditor General’s Report appeared first on Barbados Today.

28th, September 2023, 07:00pm

PM says capital for upgrading South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant won’t increase Gov’t debt 

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 […] The post PM says capital for upgrading South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant won’t increase Gov’t debt  appeared first on Barbados Today.

28th, September 2023, 06:45pm

‘No more debt’

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 […] The post ‘No more debt’ appeared first on Barbados Today.

28th, September 2023, 06:45pm

Francis stuns King to take lead

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 […] The post Francis stuns King to take lead appeared first on Barbados Today.

27th, September 2023, 03:00pm

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