EnvironmentHealthLocal News GPO denies rodent infestation after union claims by Barbados Today 22/03/2025 written by Barbados Today 3 min read Health officials have found “no evidence of rodent infestation” at the General Post Office, Postmaster General Joann Busby has insisted, contradicting claims that prompted a union leader to advise workers … Continue Reading 22/03/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsSchool Rat problem forces school closure for second time this week by Sasha Mehter 20/03/2025 by Sasha Mehter 20/03/2025 Gordon Walters Primary School in Bright Hill, St Patrick’s, Christ Church suspended classes again on Wednesday over a severe rodent infestation, sparking outrage among teachers and parents who demanded immediate … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsPolitics Barbados, Ireland partner on marine conservation by Barbados Today 18/03/2025 by Barbados Today 18/03/2025 Barbados has signed a landmark agreement with Ireland’s Marine Institute, marking a significant step towards enhancing its marine spatial planning efforts. The partnership, which includes a specialised seabed mapping exercise … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Bridgefield man homeless after fire razes house by Shamar Blunt 21/02/2025 by Shamar Blunt 21/02/2025 A St Thomas resident narrowly escaped death as a fire burned his home to the ground on Thursday morning. The blaze, which broke out around 11:15 a.m., ravaged the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsTechnology Renewable energy milestone nears with wind farm launch by Shanna Moore 05/02/2025 by Shanna Moore 05/02/2025 In a significant boost to Barbados’ renewable energy ambitions, the Lamberts Wind Farm in St. Lucy is set to launch, doubling its initial projected capacity to up to 60 megawatts … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Ambitious renewable energy transition plans by Shanna Moore 05/02/2025 by Shanna Moore 05/02/2025 Barbados is set to present a comprehensive Energy Transition Investment Plan at an upcoming international forum, detailing the investments, timelines, and sector-specific requirements needed to achieve its ambitious goal of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News 95% of Hurricane Beryl Road Damage at Six Men’s, St Peter Repaired by Barbados Today 30/01/2025 by Barbados Today 30/01/2025 The road edge at Six Men’s in St. Peter, which was partially damaged during the passing of Hurricane Beryl last year, is approximately 95 percent fixed. Built to enhance road … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsNewsRegional When guests seek to take over the house by Barbados Today 25/01/2025 by Barbados Today 25/01/2025 Across the Caribbean, a recurring theme emerges as locals and foreign investors clash over access and rights to spaces long regarded as the people’s patrimony. In Jamaica, a hotspot for … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Barbados Museum reaffirms commitment to preserving Newton enslaved burial ground by Barbados Today 13/01/2025 by Barbados Today 13/01/2025 The Barbados Museum and Historical Society thanks the public for its continued interest and support for the Enslaved Burial Ground at Newton and all the recent educational programming it has … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentUnited StatesWorld Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast by Barbados Today 13/01/2025 by Barbados Today 13/01/2025 After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters prepared for a return of dangerous winds that … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail