A race not made for individualists Barbados Today29/11/20250678 views Each November, I am reminded that not only is Barbados the birthplace of rum, but that our island ages just as beautifully and is mentioned with pride, as far as… Read more
The independence of trade unions Aguinaldo Belgrave29/11/2025042 views An independent trade union can best be described as a workers’ organisation that is free from the control of employers, employer associations, the government or political organisations. Its primary purpose… Read more
What Barbados’ republican journey teaches parents about raising principled children Aguinaldo Belgrave29/11/2025055 views On the night of November 30, 1966, as the Union Jack was lowered and the Barbados flag rose for the first time, many described the moment as watching a child… Read more
When independence feels distant: A conversation across generations Barbados Today28/11/20250779 views Every year as November rolls in, Barbados enters its familiar rhythm of blue and yellow. School children rehearse for Independence programmes, communities clean up their surroundings and the island gears… Read more
Barbadians’ own ‘thanksgiving’ at Independence Barbados Today28/11/20250970 views On the streets of Bridgetown, Barbadians paused to reflect on the question: “What are you thankful for this Independence?” As the nation prepares to celebrate its 59th anniversary of Independence,… Read more
A November toast to the Republic of Barbados Barbados Today25/11/2025082 views On November 30, 2021, after a near 400-year journey of resistance against enslavement, other forms of servitude and colonial domination, we, the people of Barbados, finally removed the British monarchy… Read more
The changing outlook of contemporary trade unions Barbados Today22/11/2025085 views It would appear that modern-day trade unions are not as vibrant as they were in previous years. There may be several reasons that may account for this state of affairs,… Read more
Hunger and war: The oldest crime the world still permits Aguinaldo Belgrave22/11/2025035 views The governments of the world’s powerful nations have learned to live with disregard for human suffering. That is the bleak truth behind a new UN report whose numbers should shame… Read more
Republic status ‘mere symbol’ without deeper political reform, say experts Shanna Moore22/11/2025088 views The transition to a republic marked a historic break with Barbados’ colonial past, but leading political scientists say the achievement has yet to deliver genuine political independence, warning that deeper… Read more
The forgotten library Barbados Today21/11/20250112 views We talk a lot in Barbados about our aging population. The phrase is usually said with concern, as if it is a burden we must manage rather than a gift… Read more