BusinessEnergyLocal News Light & Power at 115 toasts staff by Shamar Blunt 20/06/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 4 min read The Barbados Light & Power Company used its 115th anniversary on Friday to highlight the people behind its operations, pairing the milestone with a staff awards ceremony and news of … Continue Reading 20/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
GrenadaLocal NewsRegionalTourism Grenada tourism push draws Bajan interest by Shamar Blunt 19/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 19/06/2026 Barbadians are responding positively to Grenadaโs latest tourism drive, a Grenadian tourism official said, with early signs of increased travel between the two islands following a series of promotional events … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Grenada targets regional travellers with expanded tourism offering by Shamar Blunt 19/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 19/06/2026 Grenada is seeking to broaden its appeal beyond the traditional sun-and-sea market, as tourism officials promote the tri-island stateโs diverse mix of culture, adventure, wellness, cuisine and festivals to attract … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtJudicialLocal News Judicial data gaps undermine court efficiency, chief justice warns by Shamar Blunt 19/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 19/06/2026 A lack of reliable judicial data is hampering efforts to reduce case backlogs and improve court performance across the Caribbean, Chief Justice Leslie Haynes has warned, urging the urgent creation … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal News Deputy PM flags hospital pharmacy delays in backing pharma bill by Shamar Blunt 17/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 17/06/2026 A push to build a pharmaceutical industry is being overshadowed by persistent complaints from patients waiting hours at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital pharmacy, Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw has told … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessHealthLocal News Bajan pharma โcould reduce imports, bring in forexโ by Shamar Blunt 17/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 17/06/2026 A Barbadian pharmaceutical industry could reduce the countryโs reliance on imported medicines and create a new stream of foreign exchange, Minister of Energy, Business Development and Commerce Kerrie Symmonds told … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Chief Fisheries Officer Cox remembered for service to fishing communities by Shamar Blunt 17/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 17/06/2026 A wave of grief has swept through the fishing industry following the sudden death of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox, as fisherfolk and vendors recall her hands-on approach, strong … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation Rider safety warning over unlicensed โpirateโ transport by Shamar Blunt 15/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 15/06/2026 Passengers lose insurance cover when they use unlicensed โpirateโ public transport, officials warned on Monday, as they urged both commuters and operators to comply with licensing and insurance requirements. Chief … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureEconomyLocal News Food security push hinges on private investment, Munro-Knight says by Shamar Blunt 15/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 15/06/2026 A strong and targeted change in private investment is urgently needed to curb the Caribbeanโs rising food import bill and drive long-term economic transformation, agriculture minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal NewsPolitics Dems question link between immigration reform, job shortages by Shamar Blunt 15/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 15/06/2026 A Democratic Labour Party spokesman has challenged lawmakers to justify how proposed immigration and citizenship reforms would directly address labour shortages and demographic decline, arguing that the measures risk prioritising … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail