Sir Garfield Sobers (1936-2026): DLP pays tribute to National Hero Shamar Blunt18/07/20260207 views Democratic Labour Party president Stephen Lashley on Friday hailed the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers as the world’s greatest cricketer and a proud Barbadian whose legacy will endure for generations.… Read more
Police mark first UWI-accredited crime scene training course Shamar Blunt18/07/20260828 views A new partnership between the Barbados Police Service and the University of the West Indies has produced its first cohort of formally accredited crime scene investigators, a move expected to… Read more
Sir Garfield Sobers (1936-2026) Police chief recalls role in Sobers’ early cricketing rise Shamar Blunt18/07/2026094 views The Barbados Police Service has paid tribute to National Hero the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, hailing his life as a symbol of excellence, discipline and national pride while recalling… Read more
Dems question Vineyard estate’s conversion to housing project Shamar Blunt17/07/20260370 views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is questioning the government’s decision to convert approximately 80 acres of farmland at Vineyard, St Philip, into one of Barbados’ largest affordable housing developments, arguing… Read more
EVs, hybrids gain traction with consumers – dealers Shamar Blunt16/07/20260334 views Barbadians are increasingly embracing electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs), with dealerships reporting a sharp rise in demand as consumers seek to lower fuel costs and take advantage of government… Read more
Independent lawmaker urges wider insurers’ investment portfolio Shamar Blunt09/07/2026097 views 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… Read more
Opposition lawmaker wants deposit insurance agency held to high standard Shamar Blunt09/07/2026077 views 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
Govt senator: Go after those who cause financial institution collapse Shamar Blunt09/07/20260239 views 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
Govt plans new insolvency framework to bolster financial stability Shamar Blunt08/07/20260185 views The government is moving to introduce a new bankruptcy and insolvency framework later this year, in a bid to reinforce Barbados’ financial system and safeguard depositors, Minister of Finance Ryan… Read more
Archer eyes bigger role for creative sector beyond Crop Over Shamar Blunt05/07/2026073 views Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s 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