Crop Over promotion, planning to be reviewed Jenique Belgrave17/08/20260228 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 Escamilla31/07/20260176 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 Escamilla31/07/2026062 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 Joseph30/07/20260153 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
Employers fear losses from unpaid staff advances Lourianne Graham30/07/20260168 views 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 Employers’ Confederation (BEC) Executive… Read more
BEC renews push for single Labour Code Lourianne Graham30/07/2026062 views 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
BEC begins employer education drive ahead of wage bill rollout Lourianne Graham30/07/20260101 views 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
Beneficial ownership register to ‘meet global transparency standards’ Ricardo Roberts30/07/20260147 views A new regime requiring companies to disclose their true owners will test Barbados’ ability to meet international anti-money laundering standards, as officials warned that failure to comply could expose the… Read more
Sir Garry Sobers forever ‘not out’ Jenique Belgrave30/07/20260296 views 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 island’s legendary National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield St… Read more