President toasts Foundation music on school tour Lauryn Escamilla19/03/2026096 views President Jeffrey Bostic praised the creativity and musical excellence of students at Christ Church Foundation School (CCFS) during his visit on Wednesday, saying the school exemplified the artistic potential of… Read more
Barbados set to host netball World Cup Qualifier Kurtis Hinds19/03/20260109 views Approximately ten teams will gather in Barbados from October 19 to 26, for the Americas Netball Regional Qualifier, with spots up for grabs for the 2027 Netball World Cup in… Read more
Bradshaw praises ‘Mottley effect’, focus on people Barbados Today19/03/2026048 views Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw declared on Wednesday the Budget has challenged the perception that the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) prioritises big business over ordinary citizens. She said: “Instead of… Read more
Straughn to economists: Stop misleading Bajans Barbados Today19/03/20260267 views Critics of the Budget were on the receiving end of an uncharacteristic tongue-lashing in Ryan Straughn’s first Budget as sole finance minister, accusing fellow economists of “misleading” Barbadians, including University… Read more
Sutherland urges better roads, youth chances in St George South Sheria Brathwaite19/03/2026025 views Deteriorating road infrastructure, the need for greater opportunities for young people and stronger community-based approaches to crime prevention topped rural backbench MP Dwight Sutherland’s laundry list of issues for the… Read more
PM make case for energy security as resilience to global shocks Barbados Today19/03/20260138 views The Mia Mottley administration is moving to aggressively reduce Barbados’ dependence on imported oil in the face of volatile energy prices, the prime minister said in a 90‑minute defence of… Read more
Portvale strike amps ownership confusion, failed restructuring frustration Sheria Brathwaite19/03/20260466 views Uncertainty over who employs them, and lingering disappointment over a failed plan that once promised them a stake in the sugar industry, have deepened frustration among employees at the Portvale… Read more
Authorities take ‘soft touch’ approach to enforcing nutrition rules Shanna Moore19/03/2026074 views Education officials are sticking with a soft approach to the Barbados School Nutrition Policy, opting for collaboration over penalties despite ongoing compliance gaps, they told the National Nutrition Conference on… Read more
CCJ reserves judgment in case of Husbands Emmanuel Joseph18/03/20260388 views This country’s highest court on Tuesday reserved judgment in the case of a Bajan drug convict who is challenging his custodial sentence imposed by a magistrate. The Caribbean Court… Read more
Browne backs budget but urges tougher action on major issues Sheria Brathwaite18/03/20260147 views Backbench MP Dr Sonia Browne on Wednesday stirred a cohobblopot of national issues as the House of Assembly debated the appropriations for the new fiscal year, urging action on concerns… Read more