BusinessLocal News Independent lawmaker urges wider insurersโ investment portfolio by Shamar Blunt 09/07/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 2 min read Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu has urged the government to broaden financial services industry reform by liberalising investment rules governing insurance companies, warning that Barbados remains vulnerable if insurers’ investments are … Continue Reading 09/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsPolitics Opposition lawmaker wants deposit insurance agency held to high standard by Shamar Blunt 09/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 09/07/2026 Opposition Senator Karina Goodridge has thrown her support behind the Protection of Depositors Bill, but is urging the government to strengthen accountability measures to ensure the Barbados Deposit Insurance Corporation … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEconomyLocal News Govt senator: Go after those who cause financial institution collapse by Shamar Blunt 09/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 09/07/2026 Government Senator Ramon Alleyne has called for stronger laws to ensure regulators can swiftly pursue individuals whose fraud or gross negligence contributes to the collapse of financial institutions, arguing that … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyJudicialLocal News Govt plans new insolvency framework to bolster financial stability by Shamar Blunt 08/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 08/07/2026 The government is moving to introduce a new bankruptcy and insolvency framework later this year, in a bid to reinforce Barbadosโ financial system and safeguard depositors, Minister of Finance Ryan … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessCROP OVERLocal News Archer eyes bigger role for creative sector beyond Crop Over by Shamar Blunt 05/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 05/07/2026 Minister of State in the Prime Ministerโs Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture, Senator Shane Archer, wants the creative sector in Barbados transformed into a year-round economic engine. His … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Muriel Gibbons celebrates 100th birthday by Shamar Blunt 04/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 04/07/2026 Defying a serious health setback that had left her family fearing the worst just months ago, Muriel Gibbons marked her 100th birthday on Thursday, celebrating the milestone surrounded by relatives, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Police commissioner Sonia Boyce sworn in with PMโs pledge of full backing by Shamar Blunt 03/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 03/07/2026 A historic appointment and rising public concern over crime converged on Friday as Prime Minister Mia Mottley vowed full government support for Sonia Boyce, the first woman to lead The … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News New police commissioner pledges reform, accountability, public trust by Shamar Blunt 03/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 03/07/2026 The first woman to lead The Barbados Police Service was sworn in on Friday, pledging sweeping changes to strengthen accountability, modernise policing and rebuild public trust. Speaking during her inauguration … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCommunityLocal News Emancipation walk organisers expect up to 10 000 participants by Shamar Blunt 02/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 02/07/2026 Organisers of the annual Emancipation Walk and Concert are preparing for record crowds of up to 10 000 people this year, as the country celebrates the 60th anniversary of Independence … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthJudicialLocal News Organ donor bill: AG hails โwatershed momentโ by Shamar Blunt 02/07/2026 by Shamar Blunt 02/07/2026 Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams has hailed proposed human tissue transplant legislation as a โwatershed momentโ for Barbados, saying it will bring long-awaited hope to patients in need of life-saving organ … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail