Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNews New EBC chair to mull election mission report by Emmanuel Joseph 26/03/2026 written by Emmanuel Joseph 3 min read Business executive Debra Debbie Hughes has been appointed to chair Barbados’ Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) and has pledged to prioritise electoral reform when the board convenes for the first … Continue Reading 26/03/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EntertainmentLocal NewsNewsSenate Soca Monarch returns: Archer promises high-octane comeback for Crop Over by Ricardo Roberts 25/03/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 25/03/2026 In a move that has sent waves of excitement through the entertainment industry, the Soca Monarch competition is officially returning to the Crop Over calendar, Minister in the Office of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationEducationLocal NewsNewsYouth Innovators, students showcase future technologies at MIST Festival by Lauryn Escamilla 24/03/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 24/03/2026 Curious minds from schools across Barbados flocked to Queen’s Park on Tuesday for an energetic display of science, technology and creativity at the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
News Sailor reports no injuries after rocket, gunfire strike on Barbadian vessel by Emmanuel Joseph 23/03/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 23/03/2026 A Barbados-registered bulk carrier has come under rocket and gunfire attack in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying fears over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical oil routes … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews New initiative aims to turn disability rights into livelihoods by Ricardo Roberts 19/03/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 19/03/2026 A new nationwide initiative on inclusion of people with disabilities is set to equip participants with income-generating skills and linking advocacy with real-world opportunity. The AccessAbility: Pathways to Independence … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BudgetEconomyLocal NewsNews UWI economist flags regressive budget measures by Emmanuel Joseph 19/03/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 19/03/2026 Professor of Economics and Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill Campus, Winston Moore, has flagged several measures that he said are regressive in the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsNews Underemployment leading to student drop off at UWI by Shamar Blunt 19/03/2026 by Shamar Blunt 19/03/2026 Seasoned educator Dr Ian Marshall has raised concerns about declining enrolment among mature and part-time students at the University of the West Indies (UWI), pointing to limited job opportunities and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsSports Goddard-McCarthy selected by IOC to cover Youth Olympics by Kurtis Hinds 19/03/2026 by Kurtis Hinds 19/03/2026 Barbadian Nathan Goddard-McCarthy is among 15 young journalists chosen to take part in the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Young Reporters Programme. His first major assignment will be covering the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
News Colombia eyes Barbados shelves as talks continue to ease trade barriers by Shanna Moore 19/03/2026 by Shanna Moore 19/03/2026 Colombia is looking to expand its footprint in Barbados’ retail market, with ongoing discussions aimed at easing regional trade restrictions that currently limit the importation of fresh produce. Speaking … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BudgetHousingLocal NewsNews PM: Financial institutions shutting low income earners out of homeownership by Barbados Today 19/03/2026 by Barbados Today 19/03/2026 Government will overhaul Barbados’ land and mortgage systems by year-end in a sweeping push to expand homeownership and make housing more accessible to low-income earners, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
