Govt to review emergency management laws after regional disasters Shamar Blunt30/06/2026047 views A review of national emergency management legislation and disaster response systems is to be undertaken as authorities seek to strengthen national preparedness in the wake of recent regional crises, including… Read more
Hurricane shelter readiness ‘strengthened’ ahead of 2026 season Shamar Blunt29/06/2026078 views The government has significantly improved the readiness of its hurricane shelters ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, with most facilities upgraded and contingency measures in place to offset temporary closures,… Read more
Electric postal cart signals shift towards greener postal fleet Shamar Blunt29/06/20260324 views A new electric utility cart for the Barbados Postal Service marks the first tangible step in a planned overhaul of the agency’s vehicle fleet, as the government pushes towards its… Read more
Youth urged to take lead in safeguarding heritage across Barbados, Africa Shamar Blunt26/06/20260225 views Youth engagement is critical to the future of heritage preservation in Barbados and across Africa, cultural leaders said on Thursday, as they called for greater involvement, innovation and stewardship among… Read more
Caribbean urged to deepen judicial cooperation with EU partners Shamar Blunt24/06/20260190 views Caribbean nations must boost judicial cooperation with European counterparts if they are to dismantle sophisticated transnational criminal networks, a senior United Nations official in the region said on Wednesday. Deputy… Read more
EU envoy: Caribbean key cocaine corridor into Europe Shamar Blunt24/06/20260256 views The Caribbean has emerged as a primary corridor for cocaine and other illicit goods entering Europe, prompting renewed calls for stronger judicial cooperation to dismantle criminal networks exploiting the region’s… Read more
Common Entrance results show ‘worrying fall’ in English scores Shamar Blunt24/06/20260352 views A sharp fall in English scores and continuing weaknesses in literacy and mathematics in this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination should alert the public that young learners’ grammar and… Read more
Coral reefs face critical decline, scientists warn Shamar Blunt24/06/20260131 views A Barbadian marine scientist — a leading Caribbean ocean researcher — has warned that Barbados’ coral reefs could collapse to fewer than five per cent viability by 2030, urging young… Read more
Insurance gaps leave Barbados exposed to climate, economic shocks, minister warns Shamar Blunt23/06/20260118 views Barbados needs wider insurance coverage across key sectors such as housing and agriculture to reduce the financial burden on the state after disasters, Economic Affairs Minister Marsha Caddle has warned,… Read more
St Gabriel’s tops exam as teachers urge stronger reading habits Shamar Blunt22/06/20260200 views As St Gabriel’s Primary School celebrated securing both the top boy and top girl in this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination, teachers are warning that declining English results nationwide… Read more