JudicialLocal News BNSI pushes phased metric move with public campaigns, tools by Emmanuel Joseph 07/07/2026 written by Emmanuel Joseph 3 min read Barbados is being urged to make a complete transition from the use of pounds in commercial transactions and fully adopt kilogrammes, as the Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI) warns that … Continue Reading 07/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsRegional Commonwealth officials finalise draft on partnerships, investment ahead of leadersโ summit by Emmanuel Joseph 07/07/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 07/07/2026 Commonwealth officials have agreed a draft plan to accelerate investment and reform global finance systems, with Barbados pushing for formal recognition of the Bridgetown Initiative before heads of government meet … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyHousingLocal News High demand, limited supply and delays reshape property landscape by Emmanuel Joseph 06/07/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 06/07/2026 Foreign and domestic investment is rising in real estate, industry leaders said on Monday, while warning that weak legislative oversight is allowing unlicensed agents to operate, posing risks to consumers … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsRegionalWeather Flood risk warning issued for Caribbean as heavy rains forecast by Emmanuel Joseph 04/07/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 04/07/2026 A regional climate outlook has warned that Barbados and other Caribbean countries face a heightened risk of flash flooding and related hazards over the next three months, with experts pointing … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Court rules magistrate acted outside jurisdiction in Kellman case by Emmanuel Joseph 03/07/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 03/07/2026 A High Court judge has ruled that a magistrate acted outside his authority in ordering the eviction of former minister Dennis Kellman, clearing the way for damages to be assessed … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsRegional Hotel stalwart Dennis Tull to sell Golden Sands by Emmanuel Joseph 01/07/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 01/07/2026 Veteran hotelier Dennis Tull is preparing to retire after four decades as one of the countryโs leading indigenous hotel owners, with plans to sell his Golden Sands Hotel, Barbados TODAY … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal News Fishers urged to adapt as catches shift by Emmanuel Joseph 27/06/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 27/06/2026 Fishers may now have to shift their attention to possible non-traditional catches, forcing consumers to readjust their tastes toward new ocean-based sources of protein, a key industry player has suggested. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeHorse RacingLocal News Turf Club urged to vet who takes retired racehorses by Emmanuel Joseph 26/06/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 26/06/2026 A police-backed probe into disturbing footage of two men abusing racehorses at Pebbles Beach is continuing, and the chief veterinary officer has urged the Barbados Turf Club to tighten how … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureEconomyEnvironmentLocal News โAnticipatory actionโ: New scheme calculates payouts before impact by Emmanuel Joseph 25/06/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 25/06/2026 About 6 000 fisherfolk are set to benefit from a pioneering insurance mechanism that will release funds before hurricanes strike, giving them critical time to secure vessels and livelihoods, Barbados … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEconomyLocal News Banking customer service โleaves a lot to be desiredโ, says advocate by Emmanuel Joseph 25/06/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 25/06/2026 Consumer advocate Maureen Holder has slammed customer service standards in banking, warning that an overreliance on rigid procedures is undermining common-sense decision-making and frustrating customers across the island. Holder, executive … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail