Editorial

The recent warning from the Ministry of Health and Wellness about measles should make all of us stop and pay attention, as the Region of the Americas, which includes Barbados, …

Every year, when we celebrate Independence Day, we find ourselves returning to the same truth: that we are a small island with a big spirit. Our history is filled with …

Motorists are already battling with high gas prices, frustratingly heavy traffic, and the daily stress of simply getting from one end of the island to the other. The last thing …

In Barbados, we often say, “We small, so everybody know everybody business.” Yet when it comes to violence against women and girls, people may whisper, but few speak openly. And …

The government’s decision to regulate and upgrade the squatter settlement at Bellevue Gap, Station Hill, has sparked some very strong feelings. For some, it is an important act of compassion …

Every now and then, a court ruling comes along that reminds us that powerful forces cannot simply take what has always belonged to the people.   The High Court judgment …

Barbados this week bids farewell to a Head of State and to a woman whose leadership has left a permanent mark on the nation’s character.   President Dame Sandra Mason …

This past weekend offered Barbados a harsh and necessary wake-up call. A few intense hours of rainfall – focused largely on one side of the island – were enough to …

Barbados is entering a period where tough but honest conversations are needed about how we prepare for retirement. For decades, the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) has been …