Erosion has affected the access and usage of another beach. General manager at the National Conservation Commission (NCC), Ryan Als, confirmed yesterday that they were forced to block the beach access next to Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels in Appleby, St James, along Highway 1. “Because of the high swells, the sea eroded the whole beachfront and the steps were washed away. It’s dangerous to go down there so we …
The Government and its economic advisers will be in “deep consultation” for the next two months as it decides on the next financial partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley told the country yesterday. Mottley was a special guest speaker on Starcom Network’s call-in radio programme Down To Brass Tacks, where she revealed her administration’s cautious moves less than a week after IMF officials in …
Barbadians Are being called to join the HIV/AIDS Commission in its efforts to get sex workers off the streets and enter more mainstream employment. The appeal came yesterday from change specialist Cecilia Neblett-Brathwaite during a meeting with sex workers who are a part of Anonymous Hope (formerly called the Women’s Empowerment Movement). “We want to make sure we provide outlets for these ladies to move on to the next step. …
O’neal Parris didn’t get it right the first time. So he tried again. It took several more attempts and some spoiled mixtures before the certified personal trainer and nutritionist found the “perfect recipe” for the 365 Detox by O’neal juice. “ The product, which was inspired by some of his clients’ negative experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been on the tongues of many Barbadians for months. “I had an …
Barbados has received its final report card from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the country’s Extended Fund Facility programme, and just as reported in the six previous missions, Barbados is well on target with all of its goals. The review is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board next month and once given the thumbs up, US$23 million will be made available to Barbados. Speaking at a press …