EnvironmentLocal News Coral reefs face critical decline, scientists warn by Shamar Blunt 24/06/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 3 min read 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 … Continue Reading 24/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyJudicialLocal News Insurance gaps leave Barbados exposed to climate, economic shocks, minister warns by Shamar Blunt 23/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 23/06/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth St Gabriel’s tops exam as teachers urge stronger reading habits by Shamar Blunt 22/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 22/06/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth St Gabriel’s Primary students take top honours in Common Entrance by Shamar Blunt 22/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 22/06/2026 The private St Gabriel’s Primary School secured the top boy and top girl honours in this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination, placing four pupils among the island’s top ten … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth FTC urges students to put consumer rights at centre of business by Shamar Blunt 22/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 22/06/2026 Students at Parkinson Memorial School were told that understanding and protecting consumer rights is essential to building successful businesses during a Fair Trading Commission (FTC) workshop that highlighted real-world protections … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News Government to table deposit insurance legislation for credit unions by Shamar Blunt 21/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 21/06/2026 Barbados’ credit union sector is on the verge of securing a long-sought protection for members’ savings, with legislation to establish deposit insurance expected to be tabled in parliament within days. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal News TVET targets stronger links in health and wellness industry by Shamar Blunt 21/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 21/06/2026 The TVET Council is seeking to strengthen collaboration among health and wellness professionals, saying a lack of networking and coordinated professional development has left gaps within the industry. Speaking to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Light & Power at 115 toasts staff by Shamar Blunt 20/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 20/06/2026 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 … Read more 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 Grenada’s 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 state’s diverse mix of culture, adventure, wellness, cuisine and festivals to attract … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail