C.O. Williams to cut jobs as union demands evidence to support move Emmanuel Joseph09/06/20260600 views Building giant C.O. Williams Construction Ltd is expected to make some of its workers redundant from as early as Friday, citing declining competitiveness and sustained operational challenges. The move has… Read more
Dr Worrell: Proper financial management crucial for small countries Emmanuel Joseph08/06/2026037 views Former Central Bank Governor, Dr Delisle Worrell has advised regional governments to prioritise good financial management if they want to achieve swifter growth. Dr Worrell offered the suggestion in his… Read more
Scientist warns of possible climate link to hantavirus outbreaks Emmanuel Joseph05/06/20260275 views A biosecurity expert is urging heightened vigilance as scientists examine whether climate change is helping to drive the spread of the deadly rodent-borne disease known as hantavirus, raising concern over… Read more
Data-sharing gaps hinder Caribbean climate science – CIMH Emmanuel Joseph04/06/2026056 views A lack of data-sharing across Barbados and the wider Caribbean is constraining climate research and weakening decision-making, with urgent government policy needed to unlock critical datasets, the head of the… Read more
Feed pellet plan offers hope as farmers urge faster govt action Emmanuel Joseph03/06/20260311 views Livestock farmers are worried that prolonged dry conditions could threaten milk production and animal health amid a shortage of hay – the fundamental nutritional fodder on which animals rely for… Read more
Top climate scientist urges vigilance despite fewer storms forecast Emmanuel Joseph01/06/20260110 views Despite forecasts of fewer cyclones and below-average rainfall this season, the Caribbean’s lead climatologist is warning that a dangerous mix of drought, delayed rains, extreme heat and sudden flooding could… Read more
Citizen security council to be reconstituted amid rising crime Emmanuel Joseph22/05/20260175 views The Mottley administration will shortly reconstitute the National Advisory Council on Citizen Security, which has not met since February’s general election, as gun-related killings continue to rise, Barbados TODAY has… Read more
Opposition Senator Walters denies dismissal from restaurant biz Emmanuel Joseph21/05/202601.1K views Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has parted company with his former employer, Restaurant Associates (Barbados) Ltd, Barbados TODAY can confirm. But the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) representative in the Senate firmly… Read more
ERT set to hear matter between Clarke, Starcom Network Emmanuel Joseph21/05/202604.9K views The Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) will now determine the outcome of the case in which popular radio broadcaster and veteran calypsonian Ronald De Announcer Clarke is claiming unfair dismissal by… Read more
Island positioning as regional investment centre with landmark forum partnership Emmanuel Joseph20/05/20260371 views Barbadian enterprises are preparing to secure a piece of $2bn in deals as some of the world’s most powerful investors meet here next month for two days of project pitches… Read more