CrimeLocal NewsShooting Basketball gathering turns deadly by Lourianne Graham 04/06/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 5 min read “Wrong place, wrong time.” Chapman Lane resident Natasha Hewitt made that grim summing up of the shooting which claimed the life of a 45-year-old St James man and left three … Continue Reading 04/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News CTUSAB: Frontline security workers being short-changed by Lourianne Graham 04/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 04/06/2026 As Barbados grapples with escalating crime and violence, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) is raising concerns about the treatment of members of the protective … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation Depeiza: Public transport failures hurting productivity by Lourianne Graham 04/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 04/06/2026 The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) is renewing its call for a comprehensive overhaul of the island’s public transportation system, arguing that longstanding deficiencies are … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal News Major farm support plan targets water, pests, crop theft by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 Up to 39 farmers in Christ Church will soon have access to water mains to address irrigation issues on their farms, along with help to manage pests and fight farm … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityEnvironmentLocal NewsWeatherYouth Drive on for greater youth, disability inclusion in disaster planning by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 A renewed push is underway to broaden participation in disaster preparedness efforts, with officials urging greater involvement of young people and people with disabilities while strengthening communication systems ahead of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Symmonds: Energy transition to top $2 billion by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 It cost more than $2 billion for Barbados to wean itself off fossil fuel dependence as it advances its 2030 energy goals, acting Prime Minister Kerry Symmonds revealed on Tuesday. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Ministry of Energy puts 19 offshore blocks out to tender by Lourianne Graham 02/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 02/06/2026 The Mottley administration has opened a new offshore licensing drive, offering 19 ultra-deepwater blocks to international energy companies while insisting that bidders meet strengthened climate and environmental standards. The 2026 … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityEnvironmentLocal NewsWeather Govt expands hurricane strap programme to strengthen roofs by Lourianne Graham 02/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 02/06/2026 A government-funded hurricane strap programme has already reached more than 2 000 households, with officials pledging to expand the initiative as increasingly intense storms heighten concerns about the resilience of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportationWeather Govt to engage private transport operators over hurricane planning concerns by Lourianne Graham 01/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 01/06/2026 Government has pledged to directly engage private transport operators in the hurricane preparedness framework, following complaints that key stakeholders were excluded from recent high-level discussions, raising concerns about coordination during … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Water prohibitions not under consideration, says minister by Lourianne Graham 01/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 01/06/2026 Barbados is not yet considering water restrictions despite below-average rainfall forecasts and months of supply problems, Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls said on Monday, as authorities monitor … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail