New bill targets illegal drug imports, weak controls Ricardo Roberts16/06/20260120 views A surge in mixed-drug use among young people, involving over-the-counter medicines and illicit substances, is causing serious concern at the highest levels of government, as a minister warned in the… Read more
Medical Products Bill aims to strengthen drug safety, production Jenique Belgrave16/06/2026063 views A new bill before Parliament seeks to tighten control over the quality and supply of medicines in Barbados, with the government moving to guard against counterfeit drugs and reduce reliance… Read more
DaSilva, Jangoo earn West Indies recall Barbados Today16/06/20260201 views Joshua DaSilva and Amir Jangoo have been recalled to the West Indies Test squad ahead of the opening match of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins next Thursday… Read more
Learning co-op helps at-risk boys become young farmers Ricardo Roberts16/06/2026074 views A seven-week, agriculture-based pilot at the Frederick Smith Secondary School has re-engaged 15 at-risk boys, showing measurable gains in attendance, teamwork and practical skills while generating saleable products from hydroponic… Read more
Govt opens biz funding window to CAF development bank Ricardo Roberts16/06/2026051 views The government is opening direct access for Barbadian businesses to regional development financing and export markets, as full membership in the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF)… Read more
BiMPay moves nearly $8m in first weekend despite early issues Jenique Belgrave15/06/20260581 views New national instant payment system BiMPay is “working well”, as nearly $8m passed through more than 20 000 transactions in two days of operations despite some users experiencing registration challenges,… Read more
Rider safety warning over unlicensed ‘pirate’ transport Shamar Blunt15/06/20260160 views Passengers lose insurance cover when they use unlicensed “pirate” public transport, officials warned on Monday, as they urged both commuters and operators to comply with licensing and insurance requirements. Chief… Read more
Arthur Smith stun West Terrace in NSC, BICO football competition Kurtis Hinds15/06/2026061 views 2025 runners-up Arthur Smith Primary eliminated defending champions West Terrace Primary from the National Sports Council BICO Primary Schools Football Competition. In a highly anticipated quarterfinal at Greens, St George,… Read more
Food security push hinges on private investment, Munro-Knight says Shamar Blunt15/06/20260140 views A strong and targeted change in private investment is urgently needed to curb the Caribbean’s rising food import bill and drive long-term economic transformation, agriculture minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has… Read more
Drug trial moves to closing arguments Jenique Belgrave13/06/20260175 views A High Court jury will soon hear closing arguments in a drug case involving more than 37 kilogrammes of cannabis discovered at the Bridgetown Port. Eric Astor Omar Gibson, of… Read more