EducationLocal NewsSchool Union seeks talks on possible school relocation by Lourianne Graham 26/10/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 4 min read Teachers and pupils at an unnamed school, said to be facing longstanding problems, may need to relocate temporarily while repairs are carried out, the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) said. … Continue Reading 26/10/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Three clean sweeps, one warning to BLP by Lourianne Graham 26/10/2026 by Lourianne Graham 26/10/2026 Three successive election clean sweeps must not breed complacency and arrogance within the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), former union leader Sir Roy Trotman and Seventh-day Adventist pastor Shane Butcher have … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism Airlift: BA expansion to add more than 120k seats a year by Lourianne Graham 26/10/2026 by Lourianne Graham 26/10/2026 British Airwaysโ expanded LondonโBarbados services could deliver more than 120 000 additional seats annually, increasing capacity by 70 per cent this winter and more than 100 per cent next summer, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News Barbados seeks to preserve ECLACโs research role amid UN reform by Lourianne Graham 22/10/2026 by Lourianne Graham 22/10/2026 Barbados wants to preserve the regionโs access to critical research and data as United Nations reforms could bring funding cuts and a possible merger for the Economic Commission for Latin … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Barbados must turn global ties into commercial gains by Lourianne Graham 22/10/2026 by Lourianne Graham 22/10/2026 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Christopher Sinckler is making a case for Barbados to turn its diplomatic relationships into investment and business opportunities while removing barriers that could … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEconomyLocal News ICAB: VAT delay leaves businesses in limbo by Lourianne Graham 21/10/2026 by Lourianne Graham 21/10/2026 Uncertainty over the governmentโs delay in raising the threshold for valued added tax (VAT) registration is making it difficult for businesses to plan their finances and operations, the Institute of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal NewsTransportation Long waits, few buses frustrate St John commuters by Lourianne Graham 21/10/2026 by Lourianne Graham 21/10/2026 Residents in St John say infrequent bus services are making their daily commutes difficult, with some reporting waits of several hours for public transport.ย Barbados TODAY visited the parish to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Firms to decide whether to remain VAT-registered by Lourianne Graham 19/10/2026 by Lourianne Graham 19/10/2026 Businesses must continue to register for value-added tax (VAT) once their annual turnover exceeds $200 000, despite a promised increase to $350 000 that was due to take effect on … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Human Rights Commissioner: Act on school safety research by Lourianne Graham 17/10/2026 by Lourianne Graham 17/10/2026 Studentsโ findings on dirty bathrooms, litter, termite-damaged desks, and bullying should help shape safety decisions by schools and education authorities, the Human Rights Commissioner said on Friday. The call emerged … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Access canโt wait until university, says blind graduand by Lourianne Graham 16/10/2026 by Lourianne Graham 16/10/2026 A blind student and disability rights advocate preparing to graduate from the University of the West Indies has called for disability access in primary schools, saying universities are inadequately equipped, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail