Exclusive: Govt eyes by-product pilot as sargassum surge worsens Sheria Brathwaite01/04/20260249 views Barbados has cleared almost five million pounds of sargassum seaweed from its beaches in the past six months, amid the authorities’ warnings that the intensifying influx is set to double… Read more
Barbadians urged to join fisherfolk in paying attention to BMS advisories Lourianne Graham27/03/20260488 views With Easter weekend just one week away, fishermen across Barbados are preparing for the traditional seasonal catch that many Bajans look forward to each year. However, amidst the anticipation,… Read more
‘High-tech’ fishing: Fisheries agency plots digital, inclusive transformation Ricardo Roberts27/03/20260231 views The fishing industry is embarking on an ambitious modernisation drive aimed at transforming one of the island’s oldest trades into a high‑tech, inclusive and climate‑resilient sector within a decade, according… Read more
Foul odour at farm eliminated after BADMC clean-up Sheria Brathwaite27/03/20260410 views Farmers at Spencer’s in Christ Church said Thursday they were relieved after the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) completed remedial work that removed a foul odour stemming from… Read more
Govt revisits Mangrove landfill as waste-to-energy plant Lourianne Graham24/03/20260158 views The Mangrove Landfill in St Thomas is set for a major transformation into a green energy facility that will convert waste into electricity, Senator Lisa Cummins, the leader of government… Read more
Springer backs green industry push for St Andrew but urges caution Sheria Brathwaite18/03/2026042 views St Andrew MP Dr Romel Springer on Wednesday endorsed government plans for a major green industrialisation project in the parish but cautioned that economic progress must not come at the… Read more
Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM Barbados Today17/03/20260389 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking… Read more
Barbados seeks deeper Japan partnership to boost climate resilience Shamar Blunt13/03/20260123 views Barbados aims to deepen its partnership with Japan to strengthen defences against climate change, with new efforts to build disaster resilience and expand collaboration between government and private sector leaders,… Read more
Barbados seeks cleaner, smarter transport solutions amid rising vehicle numbers Lourianne Graham11/03/20260633 views Barbados is stepping up its efforts to make transport cleaner, safer and more affordable as public and private stakeholders gather to explore sustainable mobility solutions to the island’s growing traffic… Read more
Caribbean ports face chemical risks despite no domestic threat – officials Sheria Brathwaite23/02/20260159 views Although Barbados faces no active threat from chemical weapons, national and international experts warned on Monday that the routine movement of hazardous chemical materials through Caribbean ports underscores the region’s… Read more