February 9, 2024
South Caicos receives first batch of spiny lobsters
Fishermen in South Caicos have received the first batch of spiny lobster artificial habitats under the Sustainable Livelihood Program. The program, a holistic and innovative approach that the Ministry of Tourism with responsibility for Fisheries is…
February 9, 2024
Jamaica sprint legend to retire after Paris 2024 Olympics
Three-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says she "owes" it to her family to retire after the 2024 Games.The 37-year-old, regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, won the 100m title in 2008 and 2012. Jamaican Fraser-Pryce…
February 9, 2024
IDB approves funds for Barbados
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has approved a US$100 million loan that allows Barbados to continue modernizing its policies, laws and regulations as it strives to achieve sustainable development. It said the operation is the third…
February 9, 2024
Super Bowl halftime: Usher goes from 2011’s special guest to 2024’s headliner
Bringing out special guests during the Super Bowl halftime show has become a thing in recent years — except for Rihanna, unless you want to count the baby in her belly at the time as a "guest." This year's Super Bowl halftime performer, Usher, was…
February 9, 2024
Creator of Grenada’s national flag dies as the country celebrates 50th anniversary of independence
Anthony Conrad George, the designer of the Grenada National Flag died in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, the same day the island celebrated its 50thanniversary of political independence from Britain, attorney Jacqueline McKenzie has said. “On the…
February 9, 2024
5 missing Marines confirmed dead following helicopter crash
Five missing Marines have been confirmed dead more than 24 hours after their helicopter crashed during a training flight, the U.S. Marine Corps said Thursday. The Marines had been reported missing when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was…
February 8, 2024
CRIME AND A HOLISTIC, SOCIETAL APPROACH TO REDUCTION by HON. JAMELL ROBINSON
HON JAMELL ROBINSON MHA, MINISTER FOR PHYSICAL PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, TWO MINUTE ADDRESS ON CRIME AT THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY SITTING HELD ON TUESDAY THE 6TH OF FEBRUARY 2024. Today, I stand before you with a heavy heart, deeply…
February 8, 2024
The Ministry of Health and Human Services Migrant Health System Goes Digital
The Ministry of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce the successful completion and launch of phase three of the Migrant Health Evaluation system. The Digitalization & E- Government Technology and Innovation (DETI) unit, within the…
February 7, 2024
Clement Howell High School are Double TCISS Inter-High Boys Basketball Champions
Two years in a row, the Clement Howell High School (CHHS) have dominated the TCISS Inter-High Boys Basketball Championships, losing zero games all season. The Championship weekend took place February 2-3, 2024. The season lasted four months starting…
February 7, 2024
Barbados to table new energy supply legislation
The Barbados government says it will table new electricity supply legislation this year as it begins the process of creating a new macro framework that is legislated for a new look energy sector. Energy and Business Minister, Lisa Cummins, told the…