Local NewsTechnologyTransportation Uber defends Bโdos model as taxis raise earnings, competition concerns by Ricardo Roberts 13/06/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 2 min read Global ride-hailing giant Uber has moved to reassure taxi drivers amid mounting claims that it is undercutting livelihoods, extracting foreign exchange, and reshaping the islandโs transport economy. In a statement … Continue Reading 13/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEconomyLocal News BiMPay praised as credit unions call for further reform by Shamar Blunt 13/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 13/06/2026 The head of one of Barbadosโ largest credit unions has welcomed the launch of the countryโs new national instant payment system, BiMPay, while urging policymakers to address longstanding barriers that … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Veteran engineer calls for drainage network overhaul by Lourianne Graham 13/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 13/06/2026 A veteran civil engineer is concerned about Barbadosโ poor water drainage systems and how they affect the island during heavy rain, warning that inadequate drainage is contributing to road deterioration … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Man pleads guilty in illegal firearm case by Jenique Belgrave 13/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 13/06/2026 A man has admitted to illegal firearm and ammunition offences, with the court set to hear the facts next week before sentencing. Inyah Iroyal Jones of Thorpes, St James pleaded … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Health advocates welcome drinks makers reduced-sugar shift by Shamar Blunt 13/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 13/06/2026 Health advocates have welcomed recent moves by beverage manufacturers to cut sugar content, describing the shift as a key public health gain amid mounting concern over childhood obesity and diet-related … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNetballSports Shirley Chisholm completes zone round unbeaten by Kurtis Hinds 13/06/2026 by Kurtis Hinds 13/06/2026 Defending champions Shirley Chisholm Primary completed the zonal round unbeaten as the National Sports Council/Pedialyte Sport Primary School Netball Competition continued at Dover. The team recorded a 5-0 victory over … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Drug trial moves to closing arguments by Jenique Belgrave 13/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 13/06/2026 A High Court jury will soon hear closing arguments in a drug case involving more than 37 kilogrammes of cannabis discovered at the Bridgetown Port. Eric Astor Omar Gibson, of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtJudicialLocal News Lawyer questions need for gun court amid resource strain by Ricardo Roberts 13/06/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 13/06/2026 A defence attorney is questioning whether Barbados needs a dedicated firearms court at this stage, arguing that strengthening existing courts and support services could deliver faster results in tackling case … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News BiMPay goes live: Barbados launches instant digital payments system by Jenique Belgrave 13/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 13/06/2026 Barbadosโ national instant payment system, BiMPay, has officially gone live, enabling individuals, businesses, and government agencies to send and receive money instantly, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather Police mull uniform change to beat Crop Over heat by Emmanuel Joseph 12/06/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 12/06/2026 Police officers are backing an historic plan to introduce lighter, more comfortable uniforms for Crop Over, as authorities respond to forecasts of extreme heat expected to affect on-duty personnel, Barbados … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail