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
Bush Hall residents speak out after fatal stabbing Lourianne Graham23/12/20250103 views Residents of Bush Hall, St Michael are describing Barbados’ latest murder as a “senseless killing”, following the death of a 50-year-old man from the area after an altercation with a… Read more
Beachside chat: Holetowners mull what could be lost, gained from development Shanna Moore23/12/2025058 views Visitors and residents gathered on the beach at Holetown on Tuesday evening to share their hopes and concerns about the island’s coastal future, as pressures from tourism and development continue… Read more
Police chief urges renewed fight against gun crime Shamar Blunt23/12/2025070 views Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce called on members of The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) to redouble their efforts in tackling gun violence, describing it as one of the island’s most… Read more
Over 10 000 students to sit online exams next month Sheria Brathwaite23/12/2025069 views More than 10 000 students will sit mandatory electronic examinations for the first time in January, as the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) moves to administer all multiple-choice papers for the… Read more
Munro-Knight calls for unity, community values amid concerns over violence this Christmas Barbados Today23/12/20250113 views Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight is calling on Barbadians to return to values of love, unity and community this Christmas season,… Read more
Saffrey to govt: Go ‘beyond soundbites’ on mental health action Shamar Blunt23/12/2025063 views The head of the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH), Kemar Saffrey, on Monday urged government and civil society to move beyond “sound bites” and take decisive, coordinated action to… Read more
Man killed in Bush Hall stabbing Barbados Today23/12/20250343 views A man was stabbed to death along Review Road, Bush Hall, St Michael, on Monday night, marking the second violent death in the parish in less than 48 hours. Police… Read more
New Zealand crush Windies by 323 runs to seal series Barbados Today23/12/2025039 views A devastating spell of fast bowling from Jacob Duffy, who claimed a career-best match haul of nine for 128, powered New Zealand to a crushing 323-run victory over the West… Read more
BHTA strengthens skills with new marketing, business development course Barbados Today23/12/20250136 views The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has strengthened its capacity building efforts with the graduation of the first cohort of its new marketing and business development course delivered through… Read more
Fishermen: Dwindling catches as seas change, costs rise Lauryn Escamilla23/12/20250113 views Climate shifts, higher fuel prices and past offshore actions and policies are threatening livelihoods and the island’s traditional sources of fish, fishers have told Barbados TODAY. They warned that… Read more