BUT says Ministry of Education has failed to address outstanding issues
The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is taking the Ministry of Education to task over a number of outstanding issues the union says the ministry has failed to address over…
Regional initiative “From Waste to Value” seeks to harness agroindustrial waste to generate bioproducts
Registration is open until 13 November of this year for the first phase of the program “From Waste to Value: A Challenge in Bioproducts”, an innovation competition to identify and select…
Construction of world’s longest cable car ongoing in the Roseau Valley
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that the construction of the world’s longest cable car is ongoing in the Roseau Valley. He made the announcement while presenting the feature address…
T&T Murder toll crosses 500…Jacob tells cops to remain resilient, wants citizens’ support
The murder toll for 2022 has now crossed 500 after the country recorded four more killings between Friday night and yesterday. A double murder at a cemetery in Tunapuna yesterday…
Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica; President calls for stronger measures to deal with crime
MONTEGO BAY, St James — President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Keith Duncan has called for strong security measures to remove criminals, who he called 'terrorists', from…
Curfew imposed in section of St Thomas and Kingston Eastern division
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of St Thomas and the Kingston Eastern division. The curfew began at 6:00 pm, on Sunday, October 30 and will…
Wheat and corn prices jump after Russia quits Black Sea grain deal
LondonCNN Business — Prices of wheat and corn on global commodities markets rose on Monday after Russia pulled out of a deal that had allowed some vital grain exports from Ukraine to pass through the…
A moment in history for Brazil as Lula returns
As news of Lula's victory spread, a sea of red - the colours of his Workers' Party - massed on São Paulo's main street, Paulista Avenue, eager for a glimpse…
Karim Edwards granted $20,000 bail in accident of two AUA students
The motorist who allegedly struck two AUA medical students leaving them both critically injured has been charged with dangerous driving. Karim Edwards was granted $20,000 bail with a cash component…
World Cup humiliation: Simmons gone, others must follow
By Tony McWatt Phil Simmons has thankfully done the right thing by resigning as West Indies head coach. In so doing he has heeded the heads must roll call that…
