CommunityLocal News Call for greater autism awareness in public spaces by Sheria Brathwaite 28/04/2026 written by Sheria Brathwaite 4 min read Complaints from parents of children with autism over limited understanding in public spaces โ particularly supermarkets โ have increased over the past year, prompting renewed calls for greater flexibility, awareness … Continue Reading 28/04/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News PM urges Barbadians to โbe a hero to somebodyโ in Heroes Day messageย by Barbados Today 28/04/2026 by Barbados Today 28/04/2026 Prime Minister Mia Mottley has urged Barbadians to โlet us each be a hero to someoneโ as the country marked National Heroes Day. In her message the prime minister said, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Sarah Ann Gill remembered as champion of faith, freedom and equality by Lourianne Graham 26/04/2026 by Lourianne Graham 26/04/2026 As the Methodist Church marks 236โyear 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Carterโs Canine Expo returns with “massive” turnout by Ricardo Roberts 26/04/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 26/04/2026 After a one-year hiatus to celebrate its 150th anniversary, the 4th annual Carterโs Canine Expo made a triumphant return, drawing dog lovers from across the island to its new home … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityJudicialLocal NewsYouth Forde stresses public’s child protection role as laws takes effect by Ricardo Roberts 24/04/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 24/04/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityEducationLocal NewsYouth Parents urged to read daily as World Book Day held with islandwide push by Lauryn Escamilla 24/04/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 24/04/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal NewsYouth Mr Executive winner urges young men to โchange outcomesโ by Lauryn Escamilla 24/04/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 24/04/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityJudicialLocal News BARP: Fines alone not enough by Lourianne Graham 23/04/2026 by Lourianne Graham 23/04/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ChurchCommunityLocal News Pastor urges mindset shift on ex-inmates rehab by Shamar Blunt 22/04/2026 by Shamar Blunt 22/04/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Straughn: Family disputes over inherited property holding back development by Jenique Belgrave 22/04/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 22/04/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail