‘Penis fish’ wash ashore in California
Thousands of creatures resembling penises have washed up on a beach in California. The pulsating creatures are fat innkeeper worms, or Urechis caupo. Although they are a type of worm, they are…
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Update road reopened after fallen power line
Motorists are now clear to use the roadway located at Fordes Road at its junction with Rendezvous High Ridge Road, St. Michael. Personnel from the Barbados Light and Power responded and removed the…
UWP going to court to contest election result
ROSEAU, Dominica – The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP), which was swept aside in last Friday’s general election by the ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) has announced its intention to challenge…
Call for wider ban on sweet drinks
The call to ban sugary drinks in all schools is now being widened to include communities and homes. Minister of Youth and Community Empowerment Adrian Forde has urged young people to be more active…
High hopes for new coach
National Sports Council coach Margaret Cutting has been appointed the coach of the Bajan Gems senior netball squad. And, she has to hit the ground running, with Barbados staging a Caribbean/African…
‘Yes’ to upgrade
Barbados’ latest upgrade by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) is a positive sign, but the authorities must work to ensure the country gets back its investment-grade credit rating. Barbados Private Sector Association…
Sagicor ‘came close’ in bid
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) says Sagicor was in danger of contravening Barbados’ fair competition laws when it sought to acquire Harmony General Insurance Company Limited without the regulator’s…
Wheat flour food safety move
Minister of Commerce Dwight Sutherland says there are ongoing efforts to enhance standards to ensure that foods made from wheat flour are safe for human consumption. He said a recent United States…
Late’ tax bill upsets Franklyn
OPPOSITION SENATOR CASWELL FRANKLYN yesterday chastised Government for bringing the Tourism Levy Bill to the Senate 17 months after the tax took effect. Government Senator Kay McConney led off debate…
Tourism on the upswing
WITH the official start of the tourism season just days away, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) anticipates the industry will continue to expand in 2020, despite the implications…