Women must feel safe, judgement-free reporting sex crimes Barbados Today03/05/20250437 views 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
Vaccine refusal puts entire population at risk Barbados Today01/05/20250290 views 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
Power, politics and trade union influence Barbados Today26/04/20250280 views 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
Freedom of information should be a constitutional right Barbados Today25/04/20250294 views 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
Hope for a successful Trinity term Barbados Today23/04/20250225 views The start of the Trinity Term is always met with a unique mix of anticipation and resolve. As the final term of the academic year, it carries with it the… Read more
Opposition politics, reform and upgrades Barbados Today18/04/20250353 views Opposition parties, by their nature, are expected to offer vigorous pushback to the government in office. Such was the nature of the relationship when the current administration was in opposition,… Read more
All is not well Barbados Today17/04/20250367 views Where are the police stop-and-search operations? Where is the show of force from the Barbados Police Service? Where are the crackdowns? Where are the increased coastal patrols and random interceptions… Read more
When children are this afraid, we must listen Barbados Today16/04/20250492 views There is perhaps no more sobering reality check than hearing the raw fear of a child. The words of a student living in The Ivy, St Michael—in the neighbourhood where… Read more
Let’s not wait for measles to knock on our door Barbados Today15/04/20250319 views Barbados is in an enviable position: free of measles. But that status is not guaranteed. As cases of measles begin to re-emerge across parts of the globe — and closer… Read more
Employment Rights Tribunal backlog needs attention too Barbados Today12/04/20250476 views Attorney General Dale Marshall was justly proud to report to the country earlier this week that policies adopted by the administration were resulting in a measurable reduction in the backlog… Read more