MP visits Bay Primary to rally pupils ahead of 11-plus exam Ricardo Roberts30/04/2026080 views With days to go before the common entrance examination, pupils at Bay Primary School received a morale boost on Thursday as their constituency MP, Kirk Humphrey, urged them to focus… Read more
Moore proposes ‘portable’ social security for all workers Ricardo Roberts30/04/2026097 views Government backbench MP and union leader Toni Moore has proposed a sweeping overhaul of the social protection system, warning that thousands of workers risk being left without coverage as traditional… Read more
MP Straughn hosts constituency fun day Sheria Brathwaite28/04/20260240 views Families in Christ Church East Central marked National Heroes Day with a strong sense of community on Tuesday, after Member of Parliament Ryan Straughn quickly organised a family fun day… Read more
CMPI issues warning on youth violence Sheria Brathwaite28/04/20260368 views Barbados risks deeper social deterioration unless urgent and coordinated action is taken to tackle the root causes of gun violence, the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration (CMPI) has warned. … Read more
Renewed call for two new national heroes Sheria Brathwaite28/04/20260940 views Calls have been renewed for the addition of two individuals to Barbados’ list of National Heroes and for the renaming of a major St Michael roundabout in their honour. The… Read more
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 Graham26/04/20260359 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 Roberts26/04/20260450 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 Roberts24/04/2026057 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