Editorial Mind the gap — A wage hike without a safety net by Barbados Today 13/05/2025 written by Barbados Today 4 min read When governments move to improve the lives of working people by raising the minimum wage, the public expectation is clear: a better quality of life for those at the bottom … Continue Reading 13/05/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Transparency is not a big ask for the Grant family by Barbados Today 10/05/2025 by Barbados Today 10/05/2025 The tragic case of 29-year-old Kemo Grant, who died in the custody of The Barbados Police Service (TBPS), remains a dark stain on the reputation of the law enforcement agency … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Will one-party dominance be the new normal? by Barbados Today 09/05/2025 by Barbados Today 09/05/2025 Timing is everything in politics. When the right circumstances align — public sentiment, economic conditions, and international affairs — they create a rare opportunity for bold moves and lasting influence. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Editorial Seeking help is strength – not shame by Barbados Today 08/05/2025 by Barbados Today 08/05/2025 In the midst of rising concern about youth violence, academic stress, and social fragmentation, one issue continues to operate beneath the surface, often hidden and unspoken: the mental health of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Look south, Barbados. Fanciful footnotes of history suggest we should. by Barbados Today 07/05/2025 by Barbados Today 07/05/2025 Donald Trump’s fantasy of Canada becoming the 51st American state has remained as persistent as nut grass. “Never say never,” he quipped, even after the “owners” – the electorate of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News The Common Entrance is a test, not a verdict by Barbados Today 06/05/2025 by Barbados Today 06/05/2025 As thousands of anxious students across Barbados prepare to sit the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination (BSSEE) tomorrow, emotions will be running high — not just for children, but also … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Women must feel safe, judgement-free reporting sex crimes by Barbados Today 03/05/2025 by Barbados Today 03/05/2025 There is unlikely to be a woman who does not grasp the fact that simply being female increases her vulnerability to sexual exploitation and other physical and emotional harm. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Vaccine refusal puts entire population at risk by Barbados Today 01/05/2025 by Barbados Today 01/05/2025 It is deeply disappointing when citizens fail to appreciate the connection between the socio-economic and political decisions made by the United States administration and events in Barbados. As global … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Power, politics and trade union influence by Barbados Today 26/04/2025 by Barbados Today 26/04/2025 Barbados’ trade union movement stands as a testament to unwavering advocacy and determined militancy, shaping the nation’s labour landscape and securing fair and decent working conditions for generations of workers. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Freedom of information should be a constitutional right by Barbados Today 25/04/2025 by Barbados Today 25/04/2025 When the last Constitution Commission, headed by former High Court Judge Christopher Blackman, issued its report, it faced much backlash from the public for its perceivedly tepid review and recommendations. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail