EuropeLocal NewsTravel Barbados opens first resident embassy in Ireland by Shanna Moore 13/05/2026 written by Shanna Moore 3 min read Barbados has established its first resident embassy in Ireland, a move expected to strengthen trade, tourism and political ties between the two island republics. Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who officially … Continue Reading 13/05/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthHealth CareLocal News Nurses praised for resilience amid mounting pressures by Shanna Moore 13/05/2026 by Shanna Moore 13/05/2026 Barbadian nurses have been hailed for their resilience and unwavering service amid mounting workplace pressures, as the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) marked International Nurses Week by calling for greater recognition … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News BPSA cites steady growth but flags risks to outlook by Shanna Moore 13/05/2026 by Shanna Moore 13/05/2026 A key private sector spokesman said on Wednesday that continued economic growth and a strengthening fiscal position are bolstering investor confidence, but warned that global instability, rising energy prices and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureEconomyLocal NewsWork Fishing disrupted as ice shortage cripples City complex by Shanna Moore 12/05/2026 by Shanna Moore 12/05/2026 Fish sales at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex have slowed dramatically, with rows of idle boats lining the dock as frustrated fishermen struggle for ice and answers. The flotilla remained tied … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeLocal NewsRegional RSS chief: Caribbean crime trends raise security concerns by Shanna Moore 11/05/2026 by Shanna Moore 11/05/2026 The head of the Regional Security System (RSS) warned on Monday that rapidly escalating and increasingly organised crime across the Caribbean is getting ahead of law enforcement, with cross-border networks, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeEconomyLocal NewsRegional Forum held to address establishment of joint investigation teams by Shanna Moore 11/05/2026 by Shanna Moore 11/05/2026 Caribbean Attorneys General, prosecutors and security officials are meeting in Barbados this week as regional and international agencies push to develop a legal framework for joint investigations into financial crime … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeLocal NewsRegional Abrahams calls for increased intelligence sharing across region by Shanna Moore 11/05/2026 by Shanna Moore 11/05/2026 Gangs and criminal networks are exploiting gaps in intelligence-sharing across the Caribbean to move between territories undetected, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams warned Monday, as he petitioned for deeper cross-border cooperation … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Man removed from abandoned library after months of complaints by Shanna Moore 06/05/2026 by Shanna Moore 06/05/2026 A ย man who had been living at the derelict Gall Hill library in St John was removed by police on Tuesday after residents reported escalating health risks, threats and a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News DLP calls on Government to address 11-Plus issues by Shanna Moore 06/05/2026 by Shanna Moore 06/05/2026 The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has rejected government’s claim that Tuesdayโs 11-Plus examination ran smoothly, arguing that reported issues point to serious weaknesses in the system. While more than … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeEducationLocal News DLP: Strengthen security at schools by Shanna Moore 06/05/2026 by Shanna Moore 06/05/2026 Calls for tighter security at schools have intensified following Tuesdayโs shooting near Eden Lodge Nursery School, with the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) warning that the incident highlights serious concerns about … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail