Historic documents destroyed in fire at Archives Department Dawne Parris18/06/2024015.7K 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
New Zealand wrap up three-day victory over Windies Barbados Today13/12/202501 views Fast bowler Jacob Duffy ripped through the West Indies’ fragile batting lineup, with a second consecutive five-wicket haul to bowl New Zealand to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory inside three days… Read more
Caribbean unity: Built from below Aguinaldo Belgrave13/12/202502 views “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” – Ephesians 4:3 There is a saying, “Only gravediggers start at the top.” It’s… Read more
Weakness of sovereignty exposed: Why CARICOM should stand together Aguinaldo Belgrave13/12/202500 views The Caribbean is living through a moment of rising geopolitical tension. As the United States intensifies pressure on the Maduro government in Venezuela, the ripples reach CARICOM shores fast. None… Read more
Healthy living this festive season and beyond Barbados Today13/12/202506 views … Because the best gifts are feeling good and staying healthy The holidays are coming — and so are the Christmas parties, the second helpings and ‘nuff’ food and drinks.… Read more
Still making Christmas – even at ‘these prices’ Barbados Today13/12/2025025 views With supermarket prices rising year after year, Barbadians are finding creative ways to keep the spirit of a traditional Christmas, from growing their own food to baking instead of buying,… Read more
Landship secures UNESCO heritage status after years of advocacy Shamar Blunt13/12/2025013 views A jubilant Barbados Landship delegation returned home to cheers and drumbeats at the airport on Friday, after the uniquely Barbadian cultural organisation was officially added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural… Read more
Govt lays groundwork for BIMPay real-time digital payments Shanna Moore13/12/2025020 views Barbados’ plan to introduce a real-time national payments system — dubbed BIMPay — is moving from concept to reality, with legislation introduced to lawmakers on Friday paving the way for… Read more
Business owners advised to be vigilant this holiday season Barbados Today13/12/2025015 views Be alert and take proactive measures against commercial burglaries! That’s the message this holiday season to all business owners from Crime Prevention Officer with The Barbados Police Service (TBPS),… Read more
Wage increases, questions on preparedness Barbados Today13/12/2025025 views Government’s recent announcement of a planned two per cent increase in both the national minimum wage and the sectoral minimum wage for security guards has generated mixed reactions, with several… Read more
FTC warns online retailers ‘no refund’ policies unlawful Sheria Brathwaite12/12/2025061 views The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is issuing a strong warning to online retailers in Barbados that advertise “no refund”, “no return” or “all sales final” policies, declaring such practices illegal… Read more