Mottley calls for stronger CARICOM-Africa ties Barbados Today07/09/2026055 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley is calling for greater movement of people, trade, education and opportunities between Africa and the Caribbean as the regions mark CARICOM-Africa Day. In her message, Mottley… Read more
Cooking gas prices reduced from midnight Shanna Moore06/09/202602.8K views Consumers will pay less for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from midnight Sunday following a reduction in retail prices. A 100-pound cylinder will now cost $162.96, while a 25-pound cylinder will… Read more
Police intercept vessel carrying Opposition Leader Barbados Today27/08/202604.6K views Guyana police say a “go-fast” vessel carrying Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and several others was intercepted on Tuesday night after it allegedly failed to stop when ordered to do so… Read more
At least 98 dead, hundreds missing in Nepal, China Barbados Today27/08/2026038 views Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 98 people and left hundreds missing, including foreign tourists and workers. Nepal’s prime minister’s… Read more
CXC invigilators await fees as ministry targets mid-September clearance Ricardo Roberts26/08/20260475 views More than 900 people who invigilated this year’s CXC examinations are awaiting payment, with the Ministry of Education Transformation aiming to clear all verified claims by mid-September but warning that… Read more
Crop Over promotion, planning to be reviewed Jenique Belgrave17/08/20260301 views 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… Read more
Walk for the Cure returns on October 4 as organisers target bigger turnout Lauryn Escamilla31/07/20260215 views The 2026 Walk for the Cure in support of breast cancer awareness will return ton Sunday, October 4, with organisers sticking to last year’s revised route after receiving positive feedback… Read more
Fundraising Cricket Day to support Cancer Society, Royals Girls Club Lauryn Escamilla31/07/2026073 views 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
Economy loses steam as global shocks slow growth outlook, Central Bank reports Emmanuel Joseph30/07/20260161 views Barbados’ 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
Sir Garry received ‘fitting farewell’, say some, as others believe more could have been done Lauryn Escamilla30/07/202601.8K views In the aftermath of Wednesday’s historic state funeral for National Hero the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, Barbadians told Barbados TODAY the proceedings largely reflected the cricket legend’s extraordinary contribution… Read more