CommunityCrimeLocal NewsYouth DLP links rising violence to lack of youth engagement by Lourianne Graham 22/05/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 4 min read As violent crime continues to rise across Barbados, the Democratic Labour Party is calling for the return of youth engagement programmes, warning that too many young men are left vulnerable … Continue Reading 22/05/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityCricketLocal NewsSports Coaches urged to better communities by Barbados Today 21/05/2026 by Barbados Today 21/05/2026 Community coaches have been urged to positively impact the lives of people in their communities. The advice from Minister of Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith was given to prospective … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCommunityLocal News Govt urges deeper embrace of African heritage to strengthen national identity by Shamar Blunt 21/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 21/05/2026 A senior culture official has called for renewed efforts to deepen Barbadians’ understanding of their African heritage, arguing that stronger cultural awareness is key to building national confidence, unity and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Murky water despite new pipes, St Lucy folk say by Lauryn Escamilla 18/05/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 18/05/2026 Residents in parts of St Lucy said on Monday they were yet to see meaningful improvements in water quality, despite pipe-laying works and repeated assurances from officials that relief was … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CharityCommunityLocal News Firefighters host charity car wash for community safety by Ricardo Roberts 17/05/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 17/05/2026 The Bajan Firefighters Network turned up the heat and turned on the hoses Saturday for a ‘sexy car wash’ charity fundraiser aimed at fuelling their ongoing community safety initiatives. Volunteers … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessCommunityLocal News Renewed push to revive Oistins Fish Festival by Barbados Today 16/05/2026 by Barbados Today 16/05/2026 There is hope for the revival of the Oistins Fish Festival, and Member of Parliament for Christ Church South, Dr Shantal Munro-Knight, says that under her watch it will not … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News No tsunami threat to Barbados after earthquake by Barbados Today 16/05/2026 by Barbados Today 16/05/2026 There is no tsunami threat to Barbados following an earthquake in the Leeward Islands on Saturday morning. In a statement, the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said the earthquake occurred at … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Something’s ‘fowl’ in Haynesville by Emmanuel Joseph 15/05/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 15/05/2026 Residents in Haynesville, St James, say they have endured years of an overpowering stench from a neighbouring chicken pen, with some claiming repeated complaints to authorities have brought little relief. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureCommunityLocal News Memorial held for missing fishermen at Oistins by Ricardo Roberts 15/05/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 15/05/2026 A grieving fishing community gathered at the Oistins jetty on Thursday to honour two men still missing at sea, as families sought closure after more than two months of uncertainty … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityCrimeLocal NewsShooting Police, residents give conflicting accounts in The Pine shooting by Shamar Blunt 15/05/2026 by Shamar Blunt 15/05/2026 Tensions erupted in The Pine, St Michael, on Thursday morning after residents accused police of firing shots recklessly during a stop-and-search operation near Parkinson Field. Police have strongly denied the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail