Heroes walk in our midst Barbados Today01/05/202401.3K views We have paused to honour our national heroes’ extraordinary sacrifices and achievements — men and women who fought tirelessly for our rights and freedoms; those who, by projecting a tiny… Read more
No shields from abuse of Cybercrime Bill Barbados Today27/04/202401.4K views It is fair to suggest that Barbadians have become more socially and politically engaged, but the form of that engagement is shifting away from the traditional indicators such as mass… Read more
Strong Opposition needed for Barbados’ political prowess Barbados Today26/04/202401.5K views What a turbulent political week it has been for the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). A highly-charged members-only meeting was held on Sunday at party headquarters in George Street and the… Read more
Restoring justice by following the rules Barbados Today25/04/202401K views Late Prime Minister Owen Arthur is remembered for his erudite missives on the limited economic options available to small, open, developing economies like Barbados’. One philosophical position which he espoused… Read more
Let’s go beyond Drax Hall. Start here. Barbados Today24/04/20240956 views The debate around reparations for slavery is a deeply emotional one that cuts to the core of Barbadian notions of justice and accountability. Thus it ought to be. As descendants… Read more
A sad day in the life of a political party Barbados Today23/04/202401.1K views Most Barbadians want to exist in a vibrant democracy where there is at least a strong opposition political party to hold the government accountable. This is despite the electorate awarding… Read more
Welfare Department raises alarm about fraudulent cheques Barbados Today20/04/202402.8K views The Welfare Department has advised members of the public, and business owners in particular, to be on alert as fraudulent Welfare cheques are being presented for payment at financial institutions,… Read more
Putting on a pretty face for the world Barbados Today20/04/202402.9K views It is often said that a society is judged based on the way it treats its most vulnerable. When it comes to assessing the level of fairness and equity in… Read more
NCDs a human, financial national crisis Barbados Today18/04/202401.5K views Barbadians have an unhealthy love affair with salt that is no laughing matter. Our cultural practices that have seen our majority Black population using preserved foods with high salt content… Read more
A New Empire as the true heart of City renewal Barbados Today17/04/202402.4K views For more than three decades, the Empire Theatre has drifted from abandonment to disrepair to ruin, now crumbling and forgotten. Yet, this could be no better moment than to resuscitate… Read more