Call for greater autism awareness in public spaces Sheria Brathwaite28/04/20260173 views Complaints from parents of children with autism over limited understanding in public spaces — particularly supermarkets — have increased over the past year, prompting renewed calls for greater flexibility, awareness… Read more
PM urges Barbadians to ‘be a hero to somebody’ in Heroes Day message Barbados Today28/04/20260118 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has urged Barbadians to “let us each be a hero to someone” as the country marked National Heroes Day. In her message the prime minister said,… Read more
Sarah Ann Gill remembered as champion of faith, freedom and equality Lourianne Graham26/04/20260356 views As the Methodist Church marks 236‑year presence in Barbados, National Hero Sarah Ann Gill has been remembered as a powerful symbol of religious freedom forged through persecution. The tribute came… Read more
Carter’s Canine Expo returns with “massive” turnout Ricardo Roberts26/04/20260449 views After a one-year hiatus to celebrate its 150th anniversary, the 4th annual Carter’s Canine Expo made a triumphant return, drawing dog lovers from across the island to its new home… Read more
Forde stresses public’s child protection role as laws takes effect Ricardo Roberts24/04/2026055 views Social services minister Adrian Forde on Friday issued a rallying call for all Barbadians to be the “eyes and ears” for child protection, clarifying that mandatory reporting requirements already exist… Read more
Parents urged to read daily as World Book Day held with islandwide push Lauryn Escamilla24/04/2026056 views A direct appeal to parents to spend time reading with their children took centre stage on Thursday as World Book Day activities unfolded across Barbados, with officials warning that schools… Read more
Mr Executive winner urges young men to ‘change outcomes’ Lauryn Escamilla24/04/20260375 views The newly crowned Mr Executive 2026 has issued a blunt challenge to young men: sign up, shape up and help turn the country around. Jaidan Jordan, who took the title… Read more
BARP: Fines alone not enough Lourianne Graham23/04/20260283 views While welcoming the Older Persons (Care and Protection) Bill, the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) has warned that stronger enforcement will be key to its effectiveness. BARP President Marilyn… Read more
Pastor urges mindset shift on ex-inmates rehab Shamar Blunt22/04/2026045 views With 23 homicides already recorded this year, a leading pastor has accused Barbadian society itself of fuelling the cycle of crime by shutting former inmates out of jobs and second… Read more
Straughn: Family disputes over inherited property holding back development Jenique Belgrave22/04/202602.2K views Disputes among relatives over inherited homes and land are holding back the development of families, the minister of finance, Ryan Straughn, has told Parliament, urging older people to make wills… Read more