CommunityLocal NewsNews Great Barbadian journalistโs last surviving child, is 100 by Sheria Brathwaite 06/02/2026 written by Sheria Brathwaite 3 min read Barbara Joan Wickham-Mitchell, the last surviving child of the famed 20th century journalist, Clennell Wickham, celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and close friends at her Graeme Hall, Christ … Continue Reading 06/02/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics BLP promises new payment system to tackle chronic delays to contractors by Shamar Blunt 05/02/2026 by Shamar Blunt 05/02/2026 A Barbados Labour Party (BLP) administration would introduce a new payment mechanism to reduce the long-standing delays experienced by contractors and service providers awaiting money owed by the government, according … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Gully board: Beesโ Nicholls pledges eco-tourism revival for St Thomasย by Shamar Blunt 05/02/2026 by Shamar Blunt 05/02/2026 Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate for St Thomas Gregory Nicholls has unveiled plans to transform the parishโs vast network of gullies into a major eco-tourism and recreational attraction, promising jobs, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Friends of Democracy opens St James campaign office by Lourianne Graham 05/02/2026 by Lourianne Graham 05/02/2026 The fledgling Friends of Democracy (FOD) expanded its presence in St James a week ahead of the general election, officially opening a new branch that party officials said would bring … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Voter apathy cause for concern, says Atherley by Shanna Moore 05/02/2026 by Shanna Moore 05/02/2026 Former Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley says a growing sense of voter apathy is the issue that worries him most as Barbados heads into the February 11 general election. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Phillips pledges sweeping upgrades, reforms for St Peter by Lauryn Escamilla 05/02/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 05/02/2026 Democratic Labour Party candidate for St Peter, Jason Phillips, has unveiled an ambitious plan promising new roads, improved water systems, expanded healthcare and housing reform, as part of a sweeping … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Election workers, special forces cast early ballots by Lourianne Graham 05/02/2026 by Lourianne Graham 05/02/2026 Turnout appeared slow across the nation on Tuesday as members of the protective services and election staff cast their ballots in the special poll, likely foreshadowing voter enthusiasm for next … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNews Follow through on post-Beryl recovery projects, fishers say by Lourianne Graham 04/02/2026 by Lourianne Graham 04/02/2026 Fisherfolk urged the government to maintain momentum on post-Hurricane Beryl recovery initiatives and complete critical projects that protect their livelihoods as the February 11 general election draws near. Head of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026Local NewsNewsPolitics Mottley says funding for manifesto pledges โgrounded in fiscal disciplineโ by Sheria Brathwaite 04/02/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 04/02/2026 Barbados Labour Party leader Mia Mottley has dismissed criticsโ concerns about how her administration intends to finance key 2026 manifesto promises, insisting that the Governmentโs fiscal position remains sound and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNews Atherley wants political parties to address global issuesย by Shanna Moore 04/02/2026 by Shanna Moore 04/02/2026 Barbadosโ election campaign is being driven largely by cost-of-living concerns, while wider geopolitical and global economic risks facing the country are receiving little attention on the political platforms. That … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
