Economist warns against complacency as growth slows Shamar Blunt31/07/2026094 views A University of the West Indies economist is cautioning that Barbados’ modest economic growth masks deeper vulnerabilities, warning that reliance on tourism, temporary tax gains and foreign borrowing could leave… Read more
Stronger disaster response capacity for St George North DEO Shamar Blunt31/07/2026052 views A new cache of emergency equipment is expected to significantly improve disaster response in St George North, giving community teams the tools to coordinate faster and operate more effectively when… Read more
International media here for Crop Over push Shamar Blunt30/07/20260304 views Just over 50 international journalists, content creators and influencers are in Barbados for the final stretch of Crop Over 2026, as tourism officials intensify efforts to boost the festival’s global… Read more
Bay Primary marks Sobers legacy ahead of thanksgiving service Shamar Blunt29/07/20260523 views A State Service of Thanksgiving for the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers’ has prompted Bay Primary School to reflect on its historic link to the National Hero and the example… Read more
State funeral preparations near end at Kensington Oval Shamar Blunt28/07/202601.5K views Crowds exceeding 10 000 are expected at Kensington Oval on Wednesday as Barbados prepares to bid farewell to the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, with final works underway to ready… Read more
Authorities to ensure reproductive health care continuity during emergencies Shamar Blunt28/07/2026094 views Health officials, emergency responders and representatives from key agencies are taking steps to ensure essential sexual and reproductive health services remain available during emergencies through a new national readiness assessment… Read more
Sir Garfield Sobers legacy ‘inspires Barbadians to excel’ Shamar Blunt28/07/20260935 views A towering figure in cricket and national life, Sir Garfield Sobers gave Barbados more than records — he gave a small island the confidence to measure itself against the world’s… Read more
DLP remembers Sir Garry as wreath laid at statue Shamar Blunt24/07/2026087 views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) on Friday laid a wreath at National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers’, statue outside Kensington Oval in the latest tribute to the cricket… Read more
RBC contributes $44K to Crop Over as festival fever hits City branch Shamar Blunt24/07/20260102 views RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) has injected $44 000 into this year’s Crop Over Festival, deepening its cultural investment while staging a high-energy activation in Bridgetown that brought the sights and… Read more
BARP moves to formalise elder abuse reporting as cases rise Shamar Blunt24/07/20260113 views The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is moving to formalise how elder abuse cases are handled, amid growing reports from seniors seeking direct intervention at its offices. As the… Read more