Papaw trial shows early promise in crop disease fight Sheria Brathwaite27/04/20260307 views A pilot project testing disease-resistant varieties of papaya — commonly known here as papaw — is beginning to revive Barbados’ struggling industry, offering early signs that growers may reduce reliance… Read more
Berger Shutdown: Workers exit as union flags ‘irregularities’ Lourianne Graham24/04/20260661 views As the Berger paint plant shut down on Friday, Rodney Wilkinson was among 44 former staff now seeking employment to continue supporting their families. Wilkinson, who spent 33 years with… Read more
‘Human first’: Union, govt joint push for people-centred workplaces gains momentum Lourianne Graham24/04/20260212 views A renewed push towards people-centred workplaces appeared to gain traction with both labour and government leaders on Thursday, as they urged stronger protections for workers’ mental and physical wellbeing as… Read more
BNSI urges workers to embrace AI Lourianne Graham23/04/20260122 views Workers and businesses risk being left behind unless they move swiftly to adopt artificial intelligence and modern change management practices, the Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI) has said, its director… Read more
Barbados remains Level 1 in US travel advisory Emmanuel Joseph22/04/202603K views A renewed United States travel advisory flagging “persistent crimes targeting tourists” has prompted calls for Barbados to remain vigilant, even as industry officials stressed the island remains at the lowest… Read more
PM unveils desalination plant, mains overhaul for northern water supply Ricardo Roberts22/04/20260551 views A second desalination plant for northern Barbados, public shareholdings in the new facility, and an August deadline to end the “brown water” plaguing households in St Lucy and St Peter… Read more
Professionals urged to mentor younger staff on workplace culture, AI Lourianne Graham22/04/2026050 views Seasoned administrative professionals must step up as mentors to a younger generation whose workplace expectations have been shaped by social media and artificial intelligence, their national body has warned, cautioning… Read more
Minister calls for regulated fees at private elderly care homes Jenique Belgrave22/04/20260182 views Residential care for the elderly has drifted beyond the reach of ordinary Barbadians, and the government should consider setting fees for private facilities in the same way it regulates rates… Read more
Blackman wants vendors to sell healthier snacks Shamar Blunt20/04/20260158 views Vendors have been called on to play a critical role in shaping healthier lifestyles among children, as government seeks to expand greater compliance in the sector to the Barbados School… Read more
Farm expert urges healthy foods subsidies to fight obesity crisis Emmanuel Joseph17/04/2026075 views A leading agricultural expert has urged the government to subsidise at least 30 to 40 healthy food items in addition to the existing zero-rated basket of goods, warning that Barbadians… Read more