‘No safe zone’ for Eastern Caribbean children Shanna Moore17/09/20260328 views One in three children across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean is living in areas vulnerable to at least three climate hazards, a landmark child-centred climate study has revealed – but… Read more
Study: 80 more days a year above 30 C by mid-century Shanna Moore16/09/20260196 views Barbados could face a “new normal” of longer and more frequent dry spells for up to four months of every year by mid-century, a new regional climate analysis has warned,… Read more
BUT warns Alma Parris teacher contracts could set precedent Shanna Moore10/09/202601.2K views A dispute is apparently brewing at the recently revived Alma Parris Academy, with the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) opposing an alleged attempt to engage teachers as independent contractors and… Read more
Cooking gas prices reduced from midnight Shanna Moore06/09/202603.3K views Consumers will pay less for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from midnight Sunday following a reduction in retail prices. A 100-pound cylinder will now cost $162.96, while a 25-pound cylinder will… Read more
BUT calls for teamwork as students return to school Shanna Moore06/09/20260271 views Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) President Rudy Lovell is urging teachers, parents and education officials to work together as students return to the classroom for the 2026-2027 academic year. In… Read more
Beckles links Arday’s death to anti-Black racism Shanna Moore27/08/20260496 views University of the West Indies Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, has linked the treatment of late Cambridge University academic Professor Jason Arday to systemic anti-Black racism, arguing that the circumstances… Read more
Caregiver respite on health reform agenda Shanna Moore26/08/2026064 views Government is looking to strengthen respite and community support for family caregivers as part of wider reforms to Barbados’ mental health and elderly care systems. Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr… Read more
US$175m health facilities targeted for 2029 opening Shanna Moore25/08/20260636 views Four major health facilities being developed under Barbados’ US$175 million Health Services Resilience Programme are expected to be up and running by 2029. The programme covers the new Geriatric Hospital… Read more
New Roseville to expand community mental health care Shanna Moore25/08/2026086 views The planned Roseville Halfway House will not simply reopen the former facility but will offer a redesigned community-based mental health programme to help people move from institutional care to living… Read more
Customs seizes guns, drugs in $8m border haul Shanna Moore24/08/202602.1K views Customs officers in Barbados have seized 12 firearms, about 900 rounds of ammunition and nearly 1 000 kilograms of plant material as they deal with evolving threats at the country’s… Read more