Lifestyle

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 …

Barbados recorded an increase in its immunisation coverage for measles in 2025. It is a small victory for health authorities as they continue efforts to bring the national coverage back …

In the wake of concerning reports from the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) that children and teenagers account for 40 per cent of calls to the national mental health hotline, …

The Labour Department is encouraging employers across Barbados to establish and or strengthen Safety and Health Committees, noting that they play a critical role in promoting safer and healthier workplaces.  …

At 100 years old, Ena Jones has a simple prescription for a long life: discipline, faith and knowing when to walk away from bad company. Surrounded by family, friends and …

The Barbados Council for the Disabled has called for workplace flexibility, affordable therapy services and purpose-built care facilities for young adults with autism, warning that families face mounting financial strain …

The Autism Association of Barbados has renewed calls for urgent government action on teacher support, faster diagnostic assessments, and long-term housing for adults on the spectrum, as the island prepares …

Barbados has clinched the top spot as the safest travel destination in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, according to Travel and Tour World (TTW), outranking five South American nations …

Nearly a thousand people participated in Run Tsunami Run on Sunday, a flagship event of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM).   A total of 890 participants converged on Bay …