Local NewsNews Economy loses steam as global shocks slow growth outlook, Central Bank reports by Emmanuel Joseph 30/07/2026 written by Emmanuel Joseph 5 min read Barbadosโ economic growth slowed in the first half of the year as global uncertainty intensified, with the Central Bank of Barbados warning on Thursday that rising inflation, higher interest rates … Continue Reading 30/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Sir Garry received โfitting farewellโ, say some, as others believe more could have been done by Lauryn Escamilla 30/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 30/07/2026 In the aftermath of Wednesdayโs historic state funeral for National Hero the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, Barbadians told Barbados TODAY the proceedings largely reflected the cricket legendโs extraordinary contribution … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsNews Employers fear losses from unpaid staff advances by Lourianne Graham 30/07/2026 by Lourianne Graham 30/07/2026 Employers have expressed concern that a new Protection of Wages Bill does not help them recover money advanced to employees who later leave their jobs. Barbados Employersโ Confederation (BEC) Executive … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews BEC renews push for single Labour Code by Lourianne Graham 30/07/2026 by Lourianne Graham 30/07/2026 The Barbados Employers Confederation (BEC) has renewed a long-standing call for a single Labour Code to replace several pieces of labour legislation, following the passage of the Protection of Wages … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews BEC begins employer education drive ahead of wage bill rollout by Lourianne Graham 30/07/2026 by Lourianne Graham 30/07/2026 The Barbados Employers Confederation has begun a major education drive for employers ahead of the implementation of the Protection of Wages Bill, which is set to be passed soon. The … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Beneficial ownership register to โmeet global transparency standardsโ by Ricardo Roberts 30/07/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 30/07/2026 A new regime requiring companies to disclose their true owners will test Barbadosโ ability to meet international anti-money laundering standards, as officials warned that failure to comply could expose the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsTribute Sir Garry Sobers forever โnot outโ by Jenique Belgrave 30/07/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 30/07/2026 In a two-and-a-half-hour service filled with tributes, Barbadians and those abroad received an up-close look at the life of this islandโs legendary National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield St … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsTributeYouth Youth honour Sir Garfield Sobers by Lauryn Escamilla 30/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 30/07/2026 Young Barbadians turned out in large numbers at Kensington Oval on Wednesday, paying their respects to National Hero The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, with many saying they wanted to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews A heroโs rest by Ricardo Roberts 30/07/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 30/07/2026 A grateful nation paused in solemn remembrance on Wednesday as National Hero the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers was laid to rest at the Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens with full … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Sobers in โ66: Feats โboosted pre-independence confidenceโ by Jenique Belgrave 30/07/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 30/07/2026 Former chief justice Sir David Simmonds said Sir Garfield Sobersโ extraordinary performances in 1966 helped to instil national confidence on the eve of independence, offering a powerful symbol of excellence … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
