State housing company says eligibility expanded, not prices Emmanuel Joseph24/06/202602.2K views A prospective homeowner is alleging that the state-owned housing company HOPE Inc has effectively shifted eligibility beyond the reach of low-income Barbadians, but the company insists its mandate and pricing… Read more
Another setback for Equity Insurance appeal as tribunal delays hearing Emmanuel Joseph23/06/202601.8K views The latest attempt by Equity Insurance Company Limited to overturn the Financial Services Commission’s move to wind up the insurer suffered a setback on Monday, as procedural issues delayed the… Read more
Govt signals possible extension as fuel costs strain households Emmanuel Joseph18/06/20260323 views A short-term $7.9m subsidy designed to cushion households and businesses from rising fuel costs that was set to expire at month-end may be extended, Barbados TODAY can exclusively reveal, after… Read more
Pharmacists ‘wait and see’ on Medical Products Act Emmanuel Joseph18/06/2026088 views Private pharmacists are reviewing the new Medical Products Act, they said on Wednesday, raising concerns about how its provisions could affect the domestic drug supply and regulatory environment. The bill,… Read more
Greenidge concedes misstep after criticism over refusal to reveal BiMPay cost Emmanuel Joseph17/06/20260572 views Facing mounting public criticism over transparency to the Press, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge has apologised for dismissing a reporter’s question about the cost of the BiMPay system, revealing… Read more
Grass fires to spread faster as heat, winds intensify, fire chief warns Emmanuel Joseph15/06/20260254 views A surge in heat and persistent high winds is set to accelerate the spread and intensity of grass fires across the island, placing mounting pressure on firefighters and increasing risks… Read more
Police mull uniform change to beat Crop Over heat Emmanuel Joseph12/06/20260933 views Police officers are backing an historic plan to introduce lighter, more comfortable uniforms for Crop Over, as authorities respond to forecasts of extreme heat expected to affect on-duty personnel, Barbados… Read more
Protest being held in support of Cuba Emmanuel Joseph12/06/20260121 views Cuban solidarity groups in Barbados will be staging a two-hour picket outside the United States Embassy in Wildey, St Michael on Saturday. Co-ordinator of the 13th June 1980 Movement, Lalu… Read more
Developers pledge public access, historic Screw Dock preservation in waterfront project Emmanuel Joseph10/06/20260620 views Phase one of the $200m Pierhead Project in Bridgetown is on schedule for completion in late 2027, developers said on Wednesday, reporting steady construction progress, strong investor interest and plans… Read more
Interbank transfers only to pause ahead of BIMPay launch Emmanuel Joseph09/06/202601.2K views Barbadians will face a brief overnight halt in interbank money transfers on Friday as the Central Bank switches national payment rails to the new BIMPay platform, with services set to… Read more