Hotels boost disaster readiness as BHTA urges full preparedness Lourianne Graham16/04/2026065 views More than nine in ten hotels and other tourist properties across Barbados are now equipped with disaster management plans, a sign of growing commitment to crisis readiness within the hospitality… Read more
Cricket legends to mentor students in new programme Kurtis Hinds16/04/20260576 views More students across the island will soon have the opportunity to get a deeper appreciation for Barbados and West Indies Cricket, thanks to an innovative program being put in place… Read more
New calypso tent to spotlight young talent this Crop Over Shamar Blunt16/04/20260565 views A new youth-focused calypso tent is set to take the stage this Crop Over season, with organisers aiming to nurture emerging talent and strengthen the future of Barbadian music and… Read more
Central Bank breaking collateral barrier for MSMEs Lourianne Graham16/04/20260139 views The Central Bank of Barbados is helping to unlock financing for small businesses by reducing the risks faced by commercial banks through the Enhanced Credit Guarantee Fund (ECGF). The announcement… Read more
Pro Shottas lead BFA Division One table Kurtis Hinds16/04/2026061 views Despite being held to a goalless draw by bottom-of-the-table Fitts Village on Wednesday, Pro Shottas hold a one point lead at the top of the Barbados Football Association’s Division One… Read more
Barbados Reggae Weekend set for global streaming as ticket sales surge Shamar Blunt16/04/202601.4K views Barbados Reggae Weekend is set to beam live performances from Kensington Oval to audiences across three continents on a pay-per-view basis, as organisers confirm ticket sales have already reached markets… Read more
Farley rues missed opportunity for Knight at table tennis championships Kurtis Hinds16/04/20260269 views President of the Barbados Table Tennis Association (BTTA), Trevor Farley believes Tyrese Knight was unlucky not to have advanced to the quarterfinals of the men’s singles competition at the ongoing… Read more
Victim repaid after online car scam Jenique Belgrave16/04/202602.1K views A complainant who lost $3 500 in an online car purchase scam has been compensated, following a hearing in the No. 1 District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court. Acting Chief Magistrate… Read more
Barbados power past Antigua to stay unbeaten Kurtis Hinds16/04/20260127 views Barbados remain unbeaten after four matches at the Jean Pierre Under-16 Netball Championships in Trinidad. The Baby Gems continued their dominant campaign today with a commanding 39–13 victory over Antigua… Read more
Exclusive: Side-hustle boom pushes motor numbers past 181k Emmanuel Joseph15/04/202601.3K views Barbados is spending more foreign exchange on importing cars than on medicines or ships — ranking third in the country’s overall import bill — as a growing culture of entrepreneurship… Read more