Miscellaneous
January 24, 2024
Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Agency Battles Misinformation Surrounding Industry, Plans Expanded Public Outreach
The Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) is combating misinformation about the medicinal marijuana industry through various outreach efforts, including a website and social media presence. The agency emphasizes the importance of understanding accurate information.
January 24, 2024
West Indies Players Nicholas Pooran and Hayley Matthews Named in ICC Teams-of-the-Year for 2023
London – West Indies cricketers Nicholas Pooran and Hayley Matthews were selected in the International Cricket Council teams-of-the-year for 2023. Pooran made the T20 squad while Matthews featured in T20 and had an outstanding performance in the women's format.
January 22, 2024
Activist and Son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dexter Scott King, Dies at 62 from Prostate Cancer, King Centre Confirms
Dexter Scott King, activist and son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has passed away at 62 after battling prostate cancer. He played his father in The Rosa Parks Story and was the chairman of the King Centre.
January 21, 2024
Errol Walton Barrow: The Father of Barbados' Independence and His Remarkable Legacy
Learn about Errol Walton Barrow, the Father of Barbados' Independence. He achieved significant social changes, including democratizing education, expanding healthcare, and accelerating industrial and tourist development.
January 21, 2024
Gospel Singer Allison Norville Aims to Release Two New Albums by Year End
Allison Norville, a well-known gospel singer, has plans to release two new albums before the year ends. Stay tuned for more information on her live recording and studio albums.
January 21, 2024
Barbados Meteorological Services Issues Small Craft Advisory for Above-Normal Swell Heights
The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a small craft advisory due to above-normal swell heights, with winds and swells expected to increase throughout the week. Caution is advised for vessels.
January 20, 2024
Barbados Issues Small Craft Advisory Due to Weather Conditions: Be Prepared for Hazards in Open Waters
A small craft advisory has been issued for Barbados due to sustained winds and sea swells. Small craft operators should be prepared for potentially hazardous conditions.
January 19, 2024
Barbados Independent Film Festival 2024: Celebrating International Cinema and Stories of Resilience
The Barbados Independent Film Festival, under the theme "Bim Film for Change," showcases impactful cinema from January 15 to 21, 2024. Don't miss the highly anticipated films and special events.
January 18, 2024
Barbados Water Authority Initiates Repairs at Hampton Pumping Station in St. Philip
"The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) announces repairs at Hampton Pumping Station in St. Philip. Pumping temporarily stopped, intermittent pumping to resume with reduced capacity. Water tanker teams assisting residents."
January 18, 2024
Corroded Support Beam Replacement Underway at Hampton Pumping Station in St. Philip: Barbados Water Authority Provides Updates
"Important maintenance work is being done at the Hampton Pumping Station in St. Philip. Pumping has been temporarily stopped, and water supply may be intermittent in connected areas. The Barbados Water Authority appreciates customers' understanding."
January 18, 2024
In Memoriam: Remembering Justice Jefferson Cumberbatch - A Loss for Barbados' Legal Community
"A tribute to the late Justice of Appeal, Jefferson Cumberbatch, highlighting his influential role in legal education and impact on generations of lawyers, mourned by the legal community."
January 18, 2024
Improving Traffic Safety and Efficiency at Wynter Crawford Roundabout: A Common Sense Approach
efficiency and safety of roundabouts. A proposed alternative approach suggests using the left lane for straight ahead and left turns, reducing risky maneuvers and potentially minimizing accidents.