Fire officials were called in around 2 a.m. on Tuesday to extinguish a fire in a stall at the Constitution River Terminal, The City. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but stock was destroyed. However, an eyewitness who tried to quell the flames, said he saw two people running away from the scene just before there was an “explosion”. He said he was sitting on the wall in front of a …
This piece of art in Heroes Square has raised a few eyebrows as people wondered about its significance. It is entitled NAG and represents Barbados’ National Art Gallery, or lack thereof. Artist Heather-Dawn Scott is among the creatives calling for a National Art Gallery so the works of Barbadians can be on display and not in storage. On two occasions last year, she mounted protests, calling on Government to move …
The newest Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Dr Kevin Greenidge, is promising to continue the tradition of excellence set by his predecessors. Greenidge reported for duty on Wednesday morning with a smile on his face. He was greeting by chief, corporate communications, Novaline Brewster and chief security officer Lt Cmdr (ret.) Carson Hackett. Later, settled into his office with the stunning view of The City, including his alma …
Sugar cane is being harvested and grinding is set to commence on Wednesday. Loads of cane were delivered to Portvale factory in Blowers, St James on Monday, signalling the official start of the 2023 season. “We started taking sugar cane today, though I’m not sure if all the farmers have started to bring their cane. There haven’t been any issues so far, not that I’m aware,” said chief executive officer …
Barbados’ ability to grow the economy is dependent on its ability to instil high quality standards across the board. That was the assessment of Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Business Development, Sandra Husbands, who was speaking in Parliament on Monday. During the fourth day of the Estimates Debates 2023, Husbands said that in doing so, Barbados would be able to build out its trade and …