It is not enough to just focus on the aftermath of the gun-related violence; there must also be something done to prevent it from happening in the first place. That was the opinion of newly-appointed Minister of Energy and Business Lisa Cummins, who speaking on Wednesday when she introduced the Firearm Amendment Bill 2022 to the Senate. “This Government is very clear that the only intervention cannot be a matter …
The implementation of the Barbados National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is how the Government is going to ensure the survival of the country as it grapples with climate change and other environmental challenges. That was the assurance from Minister of Environment and National Beautification Adrian Forde on Tuesday when he introduced the resolution in the House of Assembly. He explained that it was important for the government to put …
The launch of a transatlantic bridge between the Caribbean and Africa to develop and manufacture pharmaceuticals for global public health is to address the issue of pharmaceutical equity and create a platform for jobs, investment and earnings for the industry in Barbados for the first time. That was the announcement from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley during a press conference on Tuesday at Grantley Adams International Airport, moments after arriving …
Ellerton and Weymouth Wales will clash in the final of the 2022 Barbados Football Association (BFA) Republic Cup this weekend to decide who wins the $30 000 prize. It was an enthralling night of semi-final action at the Wildey Turf on Sunday as fans packed the venue to witness the first major tournament since the pandemic. In the early kickoff, Wales stormed into yet another final with a dominant 3-1 …
Government has agreed to meet with the stakeholders in the transportation sector this week after concerns were voiced about a lack of compensation. President of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT), Roy Raphael, said while he did not want to prejudice the upcoming meeting in any way, among the talking points would be the displacement of taxi drivers at Heroes Square while it was being used for events. “When …