Call for more disability parking spots Shanna Moore21/08/2025063 views People living with disabilities in Barbados are calling for better access to The City, starting with more designated parking in Bridgetown and financial support to help with essential purchases. Speaking… Read more
Customs officials fear stalled promotions, transfers after refusing lie test Emmanuel Joseph21/08/20250244 views The National Union of Public Workers has begun investigating reports that customs officers are being quietly penalised if they reject voluntary truth verification, or lie detector, tests—despite assurances the process… Read more
Opposition senator attacks surveillance bill as govt ‘rush job’ Jenique Belgrave21/08/20250101 views Opposition Senator Andre Worrell accused the government of creating a “police state” on Wednesday as he launched a blistering attack on the Interception of Communications Bill, warning that it is… Read more
PMO: Eligible voters can vote without ID card Barbados Today21/08/20250159 views The government has again rejected claims that citizens will be disenfranchised during elections, if they don’t possess a Trident National Identification Card. Responding to comments in recent days on a… Read more
CTUSAB warns move to arm soldiers with arrest power is dangerous overreach Shanna Moore21/08/20250129 views The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has sounded the alarm over proposed amendments to the Police Act, warning that granting members of the Barbados Defence… Read more
A stage for the burial ground? Barbados Today20/08/20250816 views The National Performing Arts Centre at Newton opens on the eve of CARIFESTA XV, raising questions of memory, money, and whether culture can become the Caribbean’s true engine of growth.… Read more
Drums of change: Women beat new rhythms of empowerment Shamar Blunt20/08/20250156 views The thunder of African drums and the power of women’s voices fused this summer, as a groundbreaking cultural exchange not only celebrated heritage but also shattered gender barriers in a… Read more
Petrol dealer spokesman to PSVs: Go cashless Emmanuel Joseph20/08/20250427 views Petrol station operators have flatly rejected calls from the public service vehicle (PSV) industry for secure, dedicated spaces to count cash, insisting the suggestion is both impractical and makes little… Read more
Police probe fatal stabbing in Christ Church Shamar Blunt20/08/20250700 views A family dispute at Parish Land, Christ Church on Tuesday afternoon ended in tragedy when a 30‑year‑old man was fatally stabbed. A person of interest is now assisting police with… Read more
Parenting initiative, behavioural reform in new education push Shamar Blunt20/08/20250166 views A national parenting programme and a new behavioural support system called VIBE will be launched in September as part of sweeping reforms to improve school discipline and student support, Chief… Read more