BWU ‘gatherin’: May Day family fête for St John Shanna Moore26/04/20250194 views The Barbados Workers’ Union has chosen St John’s Pool Woods to host its annual May Day Family Fun Day for the first time, heralding a month of community-focused events tied… Read more
Call to modernise fishing fleet, diversify its products Shamar Blunt24/04/20250532 views Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Elizabeth Thompson, is urging a focus on sustainability and value-added products for Barbados’s fishing industry if it is to move ahead. She said… Read more
‘Fishing sector still growing despite challenges’ Barbados Today24/04/20250336 views A government senator says the local fishing industry has demonstrated how generational wealth can be created from simple entrepreneurial pursuits. Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight made the comment as she… Read more
Unions differ on ‘sickout’; BSTU cites progress on term’s leave talk Shanna Moore24/04/20250714 views A planned two-day sick-out by the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has triggered a political row, with Minister of Educational Transformation Senator Chad Blackman questioning the timing—coming just before key… Read more
Fish Festival hailed a success, despite complaints Sheria Brathwaite23/04/20250596 views Organisers of the Flow Oistins Fish Festival 2025 say this year’s edition was a resounding success, with increased foot traffic and record vendor participation, despite complaints from some quarters about… Read more
CEDA to launch new grant for innovators Shanna Moore18/04/20250698 views Caribbean Export is set to launch a new grant focused on digital transformation and green innovation, which is expected to begin within the next two months. In announcing the new… Read more
Kite-making king proud of his craft Shanna Moore18/04/202501.4K views Tucked just off Martindales Road, adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, kite-maker Peter Wiltshire sits beneath a sea of colour. His small wooden bench is flanked by row upon… Read more
Thorne: Credit upgrade no cause for celebration Barbados Today18/04/20250843 views Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has cautioned against celebrating Barbados’ recent credit rating upgrade from Moody’s, asserting that the government’s response distorts the reality of worsening economic and social conditions in… Read more
Regional businesses urged to make most of EPA Shanna Moore17/04/20250615 views The European Union’s top diplomat in the Caribbean is urging regional businesses to make the most of tariff-free access to the European market, made possible under the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership… Read more
Port auction attracts 250; all seven vehicle sold in under an hour Barbados Today17/04/202501.3K views A rush to clear backed-up cargo at the Bridgetown Port left just seven vehicles available for Wednesday’s auction — all of which were sold within 45 minutes. A crowd… Read more