The following statement was issued by president of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Rudy Lovell, ahead of the new academic year. As we begin a new academic year, the Barbados Union of Teachers extends warm greetings and best wishes to all of our membe...

The following statement was issued by The Hope Foundation on the death of president Shelley Weir. It is with profound sadness that the Board, members and wider family of Hope Foundation announce the passing of our Founder and President, Shelley Weir,...

President of The Hope Foundation Shelley Weir has passed away. Weir, who was diagnosed with lupus back in June 1990, died around 4 a.m. today. She had been hospitalised for the past month. She was 63. Scientifically known as systemic lupus erythemato...

Consumers will pay less for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from midnight, with reductions taking effect across all cylinder sizes. In a release, it stated that effective September 6, the retail price of a 100-pound LPG cylinder will fall to $162.96. ...

KINGSTON – Government has signed J$1.05 billion (US$6.6 million) in contracts to begin construction of 268 semi-permanent housing units for families severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. The contracts, signed this week, form part of the Shelter R...