Beyond pepper sauce: Charting a bold new path for Barbadian manufacturing and wellness brands Barbados Today17/06/20250706 views This year, I decided to take in some of what our local manufacturers had to offer at what I fondly remember as the Barbados Manufacturers’ Exhibition (BMEX). Originally launched in… Read more
Why trade union density matters now more than ever Sasha Mehter14/06/2025031 views In the current globalised environment, the digital age and artificial intelligence have combined to change the face of the labour market. This is the conclusion that has been reached, based… Read more
Antigua and Barbuda hosts the OAS at a crucial juncture for the Americas Sasha Mehter14/06/2025033 views The 55th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS) will be held in one of its smallest member states at a time of global… Read more
Singapore’s benevolent leadership and the Caribbean Sasha Mehter14/06/2025045 views “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave” – Matthew 20:26-27 Between… Read more
Light & Power ‘bolsters hurricane readiness with infrastructure, communication focus’ Sheria Brathwaite14/06/2025067 views Barbados Light & Power Company Limited has entered the Atlantic hurricane season better equipped, better stocked, and with a renewed focus on strengthening communication and coordination with communities and emergency… Read more
Under siege: The urgent need to tackle school violence Barbados Today14/06/20250368 views The current school year began with much hope and excitement for many children eager to return to school. Unfortunately, it was also marred almost from the very beginning by numerous… Read more
Dr Browne’s comments on tint off target Barbados Today05/06/20250480 views I wonder if St Philip North Dr Sonia Browne is aware that donkey years ago our legislators saw how important it was to legislate on tint. The law relating to… Read more
Church builds character; let’s not deny it to our children Barbados Today05/06/2025088 views Whenever there is a flare-up of serious crime in Barbados, the Church is normally criticised for not doing enough to help wayward youth. During the last flare-up, it was recommended… Read more
A Catastrophe Fund for whom? Barbados Today03/06/20250653 views Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn was quoted as saying:”It is the government’s mission to move from the current posture to a more proactive approach to future-proof the… Read more
Digital deceit and legal delay: The price of inaction in the age of AI Sasha Mehter03/06/20250135 views On May 26, 2025, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley urged the creation of a regional AI policy, stressing the need for Caribbean nations to confront its threats to democracy. Speaking… Read more