Experts hail Barbados’ removal from global watchlists Ricardo Roberts01/04/202602.4K views Recent confirmations from Minister of Finance, Ryan Straughn that Barbados has successfully cleared all international financial watchlists, are being hailed by industry leaders as a monumental victory for the nation’s… Read more
Autism Association urges govt act on school support, diagnosis delays, housing Ricardo Roberts01/04/2026038 views The Autism Association of Barbados has renewed calls for urgent government action on teacher support, faster diagnostic assessments, and long-term housing for adults on the spectrum, as the island prepares… Read more
Grotto residents want Minister to see ‘unsafe, neglected’ complex Ricardo Roberts01/04/20260521 views Residents of The Grotto at Beckles Road, St Michael, say they are living in fear amid worsening structural decay, widespread leaks and poor lighting at the urban high-rise apartment complex.… Read more
Easter fish shortage, high prices hit early sales at markets Ricardo Roberts01/04/20260444 views Fish vendors were bracing for a lean Easter weekend as high prices, rough seas and reduced catches combined to keep popular species like dolphin and flying fish off many stalls.… Read more
Financial guidance, estate planning for new homeowners under housing bill Ricardo Roberts31/03/2026076 views Finance minister Ryan Straughn has said the government will go beyond issuing land titles under the new State Acquisition and Vesting of Property Bill by providing financial advice, estate planning,… Read more
Govt to grant titles to long-time estate residents Ricardo Roberts31/03/20260845 views Thousands of Barbadians living in public housing estates are closer to owning their homes, as a new bill went before Parliament on Tuesday to deliver long-awaited property titles and end… Read more
Landmark housing bill to make tenants homeowners Ricardo Roberts31/03/20260377 views In a move described as a “transformational intervention” for the working class to dismantle a cycle of “intergenerational poverty”, the Mia Mottley administration on Tuesday pushed through landmark legislation that… Read more
Govt to grant titles to long-time estate residents Ricardo Roberts31/03/20260144 views Thousands of Barbadians living in public housing estates are closer to owning their homes, as a new bill went before Parliament on Tuesday to deliver long-awaited property titles and end… Read more
Lester Vaughan highlights progress, challenges at Speech Day Ricardo Roberts31/03/20260118 views Lester Vaughan School has signalled a new phase of growth, unveiling upgraded facilities and improved academic performance figures, even as it continues to grapple with sluggish internet connectivity and learning… Read more
New DLP leadership faces ‘long road’ to credibility, analysts say Ricardo Roberts31/03/20260166 views Following almost a decade of being shut out of Parliament and suffering three consecutive electoral defeats, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is taking its first tentative steps toward a massive… Read more