City crowds gather for Sir Garry’s final procession Lourianne Graham29/07/202602K views Large crowds gathered in the heart of the nation’s capital just minutes before the procession began on Wednesday morning to pay their final respects to late National Hero the Right… Read more
Barbados faces next financial crime test – AG Lourianne Graham29/07/20260471 views Barbados will enter its next Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) evaluation round in less than a year, the Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams revealed on Tuesday, warning that the country… Read more
Jordan: No room for hidden hands in economy Lourianne Graham29/07/2026060 views Minister of Labour Colin Jordan has described the Beneficial Ownership Transparency and Register Bill as necessary to strengthen accountability and ensure the country remains aligned with international standards. The bill… Read more
Soroptimists to relaunch senior village repairs Lourianne Graham28/07/20260276 views Soroptimist International Barbados plans to relaunch its Adopt-A-Unit initiative to fund urgent repairs and refurbishment at its Eden Lodge senior citizens’ village, where several units remain unusable and demand for… Read more
PM: Tourism success depends on people as much as place Lourianne Graham28/07/20260134 views A strong visitor economy will hinge on service standards and the ability to blend business and leisure experiences, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said on Monday, as she urged workers to… Read more
No more off-season: PM pushes expanded tourism experience, food choices Lourianne Graham28/07/20260537 views The government is set to continue discussions with restaurant owners to improve Barbados’ culinary offerings, expand late-night dining options and strengthen the year-round tourism experience, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said… Read more
Blue Monkey hotel opens in St James with 100 jobs expected Lourianne Graham28/07/202603.1K views A new boutique hotel on the west coast is set to create about 100 jobs, as investors expand their footprint in Barbados’ tourism industry with the opening of the Blue… Read more
Specialised wheelchairs changing children’s lives Lourianne Graham25/07/20260314 views Children with mobility challenges are now riding in specialised wheelchairs designed to improve their posture, comfort and independence through an annual clinic supported by the Sandy Lane Charitable Trust. The… Read more
Blind chess programme aims for world stage Lourianne Graham24/07/2026045 views The blind and visually impaired chess players are set to benefit from a new national programme aimed at promoting inclusivity for people with disabilities. The Barbados Chess Federation is gearing… Read more
Farm school grads urged to turn skills into wealth Lourianne Graham24/07/20260363 views Over 40 graduates of the Hope Agricultural Training Institute (HATI) have been encouraged to use their training to fish farming and beekeeping businesses and create wealth rather than view agriculture… Read more