Historic documents destroyed in fire at Archives Department Dawne Parris18/06/2024010.6K views A fire sparked by a lightning strike just before midnight destroyed a two-storey block at the Archives Department which housed major historic documents. Chief archivist at the Barbados Archives Department,… Read more
Jamaica rattled by earthquake that hit Cuba Barbados Today23/12/20240202 views A strong earthquake that hit off the coast of Cuba was felt across sections of Jamaica early Monday morning. The quake had a magnitude of 6.1 and occurred at 1:00… Read more
Missing: Christian Jen-UWE Maccoon Barbados Today23/12/20240258 views Police are seeking the public’s assistance to help locate a missing man. He is Christian Jen-UWE Maccoon, 25, of #46 Callenders Crescent, Christ Church. He was last seen by his… Read more
Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions Barbados Today23/12/20240173 views President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks… Read more
A significant dust haze advisory is in effect for Barbados Sandy Deane22/12/20240593 views A significant plume of Sahara dust is affecting the island and the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a significant dust haze advisory. The forecasters have advised the public to… Read more
Protecting our children: The danger of the Anti-vax movement – Part 2 Aguinaldo Belgrave22/12/20240437 views There is a wealth of reputable peer-reviewed studies which have confirmed the very small risk of complications from vaccines is far outweighed by their benefits of protection from either infection,… Read more
What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Caribbean Region Barbados Today22/12/20240568 views On November 5th as the US elections results were being announced the Caribbean watched, knowing that the results would have significant implications for our future. Of course, ‘if America coughs,… Read more
69 BDF recruits complete training Sheria Brathwaite22/12/20240595 views The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) has welcomed 69 new recruits to its ranks. On Saturday during a pass out parade held at its military Paragon, Christ Church base, newly appointed… Read more
ThenWhat? Charity wraps up 2024 Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive Barbados Today22/12/20240306 views ThenWhat? Charity has announced the successful conclusion of its 2024 Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive which culminated on December 14 where they delivered 75 hearty hampers filled with essential items. … Read more
CIBC Caribbean team members mix and mingle with seniors Barbados Today22/12/20240299 views It was a time of sharing skills, stories, and so much more when current employees met with those long retired at the Gentle Folk Nursing Home in a Mix and… Read more
Bradshaw, Make a Difference Foundation spread Christmas cheer Barbados Today22/12/20240328 views For the second consecutive weekend, Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw and the Make a Difference Foundation, spread Christmas cheer within the St Michael South East constituency. Following last week’s dinner… Read more