News Sailor reports no injuries after rocket, gunfire strike on Barbadian vessel by Emmanuel Joseph 23/03/2026 written by Emmanuel Joseph 3 min read 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 worldโs most critical oil routes … Continue Reading 23/03/2026 0 comments 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)โs 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 Barbadosโ 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 Barbadosโ 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
BudgetEnergyLocal NewsNews PM make case for energy security as resilience to global shocks by Barbados Today 18/03/2026 by Barbados Today 18/03/2026 The Mia Mottley administration is moving to aggressively reduce Barbadosโ dependence on imported oil in the face of volatile energy prices, the prime minister said in a 90โminute defence of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsNews Govt weighs productivity framework to boost growth, business confidenceย ย by Emmanuel Joseph 18/03/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 18/03/2026 The government is looking at introducing a national system to track and improve productivity across key sectors, as part of efforts to strengthen economic growth, make business operations easier and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Child activist wants more emphasis placed on community parentingย by Shamar Blunt 18/03/2026 by Shamar Blunt 18/03/2026 United Nations child rights expert, Faith Marshall-Harris has called for renewed focus on positive community parenting in Barbados. Delivering the featured address at Wednesdayโs opening session of the National … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
