Local News Deacons home to first-ever youth centre by Fernella Wedderburn 04/03/2025 written by Fernella Wedderburn 2 min read The government is set to establish its first dedicated youth centre at Deacons Farm, Minister of Youth Charles Griffith announced on Monday. ย The minister provided the update on the … Continue Reading 04/03/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics PM highlights need for investment in Barbados amidst hotel project debate by Fernella Wedderburn 27/02/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 27/02/2025 Prime Minister Mia Mottley pledged to balance preservation with the need for tourism-driven economic growth amid public push back about the proposed construction of a multi-million-dollar high-rise hotel in Holetown … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation New lighting programme in the works by Fernella Wedderburn 26/02/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 26/02/2025 The Ministry of Transport and Works is piloting a new solar-powered street lighting programme to address the growing demand for better illumination across the island. Deputy Prime Minister Santia … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation Solar-powered crossing beacons in road safety push by Fernella Wedderburn 26/02/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 26/02/2025 The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) is set to implement new crossing beacons, including solar-powered options, as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance road safety across the island, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News CDEMA seeks to bolster regional response in Trump era by Fernella Wedderburn 25/02/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 25/02/2025 The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) is urgently developing a new regional response mechanism as uncertain US support and climate change impacts threaten the regionโs disaster preparedness. The development … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Electoral commission to take over birth, death registrations – AG by Fernella Wedderburn 19/02/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 19/02/2025 Attorney General Dale Marshall has announced plans to transfer the responsibility of birth and death registrations from the Registration Department to the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC). This move aims … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News High Court dismisses judicial review in Mottley death case by Fernella Wedderburn 28/01/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 28/01/2025 Attorneys representing Dr Sahle Griffith have indicated that they will โimmediatelyโ appeal a ruling which could open the door for the surgeon to face criminal charges regarding the death of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Number plate manufacturers reminded to register with Licensing Authority by Fernella Wedderburn & Barbados Today 21/01/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn & Barbados Today 21/01/2025 Manufacturers of vehicle registration number plates are reminded that effective Wednesday, January 22, 2025, they will be required to register annually with the Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA). According to a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal NewsNews Four charged in connection with recent robbery spree by Fernella Wedderburn 18/01/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 18/01/2025 Three young men have been remanded to prison while a fourth has been granted $75 000 bail in connection with a series of recent robberies. Ikyah Iroyal Jones, 20, of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Bradshaw: Gun violence creating โnew categoryโ of disabilities by Fernella Wedderburn 09/01/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 09/01/2025 Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw has highlighted a troubling new category of disability โ victims of gun violence.ย She pointed to the worrying trend in her contribution to Tuesdayโs debate … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
