BNSI pushes phased metric move with public campaigns, tools Emmanuel Joseph07/07/20260197 views 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… Read more
Commonwealth officials finalise draft on partnerships, investment ahead of leaders’ summit Emmanuel Joseph07/07/2026045 views 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
High demand, limited supply and delays reshape property landscape Emmanuel Joseph06/07/20260936 views 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
Flood risk warning issued for Caribbean as heavy rains forecast Emmanuel Joseph04/07/2026086 views 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
Court rules magistrate acted outside jurisdiction in Kellman case Emmanuel Joseph03/07/202602.8K views 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
Hotel stalwart Dennis Tull to sell Golden Sands Emmanuel Joseph01/07/202603K views Veteran hotelier Dennis Tull is preparing to retire after four decades as one of the country’s leading indigenous hotel owners, with plans to sell his Golden Sands Hotel, Barbados TODAY… Read more
Fishers urged to adapt as catches shift Emmanuel Joseph27/06/20260196 views 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
Turf Club urged to vet who takes retired racehorses Emmanuel Joseph26/06/20260320 views 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
‘Anticipatory action’: New scheme calculates payouts before impact Emmanuel Joseph25/06/20260268 views 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
Banking customer service ‘leaves a lot to be desired’, says advocate Emmanuel Joseph25/06/202602.1K views 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