Efforts underway to cut mother-to-child transmission of syphilis, HIV Shanna Moore23/01/20260160 views A sharp increase in syphilis infections across Barbados has triggered urgent public health warnings, with officials urging sexually active people to get tested as the disease — though preventable and… Read more
Three parishes to be fogged this week Barbados Today12/01/20260132 views The Ministry of Health and Wellness will begin its weekly fogging programme today in Christ Church, as part of mosquito control efforts across Christ Church, St John and St Michael.… Read more
Old Year’s night bookings surge along the south coast Lourianne Graham30/12/20250130 views Some restaurants along the island’s south coast are already in full preparation mode ahead of Old Year’s Night, with several establishments revealing they were booked solid long before December arrived.… Read more
Chinese hospital ship visit deemed success despite crowd chaos Sheria Brathwaite30/12/20250190 views Officials have hailed the Chinese Navy hospital ship Ark Silk Road’s seven-day visit as a triumph for healthcare delivery here, despite public outcry over chaotic crowds, poor access and communication… Read more
A new flavour of culture Barbados Today09/11/20250786 views by Tracy Moore For Carol Roberts, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), the Barbados Food and Rum Festival represents far more than a celebration of cuisine –… Read more
Home cooks shine at Food and Rum Festival’s Community Cook-Off Barbados Today Traffic08/11/20250587 views Community spirit and culinary pride were on full display at Queen’s Park, The City, on Friday evening as home cooks from across Barbados gathered for the inaugural Barbados Food and… Read more
Rise & Rum lights up the morning Barbados Today08/11/202501.5K views by Tracy Moore A little rain could not dampen the spirit of Rise & Rum this morning at the sunrise beach party that kicked off Saturday’s leg of the Barbados… Read more
BHTA continues strategic push at major international tradeshows and events Barbados Today25/10/20250257 views The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) continues its strategic push to strengthen Barbados’ global presence by promoting the island’s offerings at international tradeshows and events. As part of this… Read more
Barbados Food and Rum Festival launched with flavour and flair Barbados Today05/10/202501.1K views The 14th edition of the Barbados Food and Rum Festival was officially launched on Saturday at Golden Square Freedom Park, offering a mouth-watering preview of what’s to come with culinary… Read more
Construction sector challenged to ‘build smarter’ Sheria Brathwaite11/09/20250854 views Barbados’ construction sector is being called to think bigger, build smarter and train better. That was the rallying cry at the launch of the 2025 Barbados Annual Construction and Design… Read more