Arts & CultureCROP OVERLocal NewsNewsTourism Crop Over promotion, planning to be reviewed by Jenique Belgrave 17/08/2026 written by Jenique Belgrave 4 min read Culture minister Senator Shane Archer has suggested that an earlier launch could help Barbados attract more overseas visitors and diaspora travelers to Crop Over, as the National Cultural Foundation prepares … Continue Reading 17/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Walk for the Cure returns on October 4 as organisers target bigger turnout by Lauryn Escamilla 31/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 31/07/2026 The 2026 Walk for the Cure in support of breast cancer awareness will return ton Sunday, October 4, with organisers sticking to last yearโs revised route after receiving positive feedback … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Fundraising Cricket Day to support Cancer Society, Royals Girls Club by Lauryn Escamilla 31/07/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 31/07/2026 The Trident Trust CPL Fundraising Cricket Day, formerly known as Pink Promise, will be held on September 10 to raise funds for the Barbados Cancer Society and the Barbados Royals … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Economy loses steam as global shocks slow growth outlook, Central Bank reports by Emmanuel Joseph 30/07/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 30/07/2026 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 … Read more 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
