Developers pledge public access, historic Screw Dock preservation in waterfront project Emmanuel Joseph10/06/20260175 views Phase one of the $200m Pierhead Project in Bridgetown is on schedule for completion in late 2027, developers said on Wednesday, reporting steady construction progress, strong investor interest and plans… Read more
Enough is enough, say advocates as childhood obesity climbs Lourianne Graham10/06/2026066 views With Barbados’ childhood obesity rate rising to 42 per cent from 33 per cent, advocates and officials are raising an alarm and calling for a restriction on unhealthy foods and… Read more
Duo on firearm, ammunition charges Jenique Belgrave10/06/20260134 views Two Christ Church men appeared in the Supreme Court on firearm and ammunition charges, with one pleading guilty and the other denying the offences. When they were arraigned before Justice… Read more
Debt swap ‘could unlock $320m for health’ Lourianne Graham10/06/2026082 views Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn has announced plans to unlock more than $320 million in debt savings to fund health programmes and tackle childhood obesity in Barbados. He made the… Read more
Man jailed after absconding before sentencing in firearm case Jenique Belgrave10/06/20260611 views A Dash Valley man who admitted to firearm and violent disorder offences absconded before sentencing and remained on the run for more than three years before being apprehended and brought… Read more
New medical products authority coming under reform bill Shamar Blunt10/06/2026032 views The government is proposing sweeping changes to the drug regulatory system, with legislation tabled in the Senate to create a new authority aimed at strengthening oversight, improving access to medicines… Read more
Employers grapple with retention as workers prioritise flexibility, culture Shamar Blunt10/06/20260224 views Barbadian employers are struggling to attract and retain staff as workers place growing emphasis on workplace culture, flexibility and career development, according to the Human Resource Management Association of Barbados,… Read more
Syphilis cases increasing Barbados Today10/06/20260221 views The Ministry of Health and Wellness is once again informing the public that cases of syphilis are increasing in Barbados and is advising all adults to take practical steps to… Read more
CTUSAB calls for urgent talks amid pending CO Williams layoffs Ricardo Roberts10/06/20260119 views The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has called for urgent national talks after reports that construction firm CO Williams is to begin laying off workers,… Read more
Education officials hail letter-writing competition as literacy, creativity boost Lauryn Escamilla10/06/2026037 views Education officials have praised students who participated in the Barbados Postal Service National Letter Writing Competition, describing the initiative as an important tool in strengthening literacy, creativity and critical thinking… Read more