When the watchdog needs watching Barbados Today31/01/202605 views For generations, journalists around the world have looked to the United States as a benchmark for Press freedom. The First Amendment was a constitutional guarantee and a promise that the… Read more
The ballot under pressure: What voters want this election Barbados Today24/01/2026032 views As Barbados approaches the February 11 general election, voters are being asked to choose leadership at a time of real pressure and uncertainty. Political parties are making their cases, but… Read more
What’s really at stake on February 11 Barbados Today20/01/2026047 views Barbadians will go to the polls on February 11 at a moment when local concerns and international developments are colliding in ways that could potentially shape public mood and political… Read more
Why Barbados needs more young people in the Police Service Barbados Today17/01/20260137 views At a time when Barbados faces growing concerns about crime, drugs, and violence, especially among young people, the decision by dozens of Barbadians to step forward and join The Barbados… Read more
Making Barbados safe for everyone Barbados Today10/01/2026066 views Barbados has long enjoyed a reputation as a safe and welcoming country for locals and for the hundreds of thousands of visitors who return to the island year after year.… Read more
Too many of our men are hurting in silence Barbados Today31/12/20250166 views The discovery of a man’s body at Pelican Lifestyle Centre this week was deeply saddening, especially at this time of the year when people are expected to be in a… Read more
Finding Christmas cheer amid challenges, wins Barbados Today25/12/2025018 views As we prepare to celebrate Christmas Day, we should all engage in quiet reflection before the food, music and enjoyment. For the year has not been an easy one, but… Read more
Charming your way rather than blowing up enemies Barbados Today24/12/20250134 views The Caribbean is increasingly becoming the stage for a tale of two global giants, each pursuing influence through contrasting strategies. On one side stands the United States, flexing its… Read more
Clearer policy, action needed on rising drug use Barbados Today23/12/2025057 views Even when taking what we would characterise as bold policy steps, it is critical to anticipate unintended consequences and assess how those effects are to be addressed. Barbados… Read more
Wages, prices, corporate pressure and consumer tolerance Barbados Today20/12/2025090 views One must expect that the Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) will represent the interest of the business class, and so it is not surprising its leadership would be… Read more