Papaw trial shows early promise in crop disease fight Sheria Brathwaite27/04/20260311 views A pilot project testing disease-resistant varieties of papaya — commonly known here as papaw — is beginning to revive Barbados’ struggling industry, offering early signs that growers may reduce reliance… Read more
‘Human first’: Union, govt joint push for people-centred workplaces gains momentum Lourianne Graham24/04/20260213 views A renewed push towards people-centred workplaces appeared to gain traction with both labour and government leaders on Thursday, as they urged stronger protections for workers’ mental and physical wellbeing as… Read more
Minister calls for regulated fees at private elderly care homes Jenique Belgrave22/04/20260183 views Residential care for the elderly has drifted beyond the reach of ordinary Barbadians, and the government should consider setting fees for private facilities in the same way it regulates rates… Read more
Blackman wants vendors to sell healthier snacks Shamar Blunt20/04/20260158 views Vendors have been called on to play a critical role in shaping healthier lifestyles among children, as government seeks to expand greater compliance in the sector to the Barbados School… Read more
Barbados records increase in measles coverage Shanna Moore16/04/20260113 views Barbados recorded an increase in its immunisation coverage for measles in 2025. It is a small victory for health authorities as they continue efforts to bring the national coverage back… Read more
Mental health experts call for united front as youth calls dominate national hotline Ricardo Roberts14/04/2026074 views In the wake of concerning reports from the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) that children and teenagers account for 40 per cent of calls to the national mental health hotline,… Read more
Live a clean life, advises Ena Jones, 100 Lauryn Escamilla09/04/20260230 views At 100 years old, Ena Jones has a simple prescription for a long life: discipline, faith and knowing when to walk away from bad company. Surrounded by family, friends and… Read more
Disability council: Families of autistic children need help Lourianne Graham02/04/2026056 views The Barbados Council for the Disabled has called for workplace flexibility, affordable therapy services and purpose-built care facilities for young adults with autism, warning that families face mounting financial strain… Read more
Autism Association urges govt act on school support, diagnosis delays, housing Ricardo Roberts01/04/2026045 views The Autism Association of Barbados has renewed calls for urgent government action on teacher support, faster diagnostic assessments, and long-term housing for adults on the spectrum, as the island prepares… Read more
Tsunami Run draws big crowd, drives home safety message Lourianne Graham30/03/2026065 views Nearly a thousand people participated in Run Tsunami Run on Sunday, a flagship event of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM). A total of 890 participants converged on Bay… Read more