Entrepreneurs banking on greater economic gains Shanna Moore05/04/20250513 views Small business owners in Speightstown have raised concerns about the town’s preparedness to capitalise on the anticipated influx of cruise ship tourists, warning that poor planning and coordination could squander… Read more
Residents fear removal from Nelson Street Shanna Moore05/04/202502.7K views Residents of Nelson Street and surrounding communities fear they will soon have to find alternative living spaces once multimillion-dollar projects planned for their area get underway. They expressed scepticism with… Read more
Consumer watchdog warns against price gouging amid US tariff fears Emmanuel Joseph05/04/202501.3K views A consumer advocacy group has issued a stark warning to businesses, urging transparency and accountability in pricing as the country braces for potential cost increases linked to global trade shifts. … Read more
Shakedown Stages to test readiness for BCIC RB25 Barbados Today05/04/20250814 views The BRC Shakedown Stages set for Sunday, April 6, has attracted an entry of 60 cars, as crews from home and abroad ramp up their preparations for BCIC Rally Barbados… Read more
Combermere School continue celebrating BSSAC success Barbados Today05/04/20250882 views Combermere School staged a motorcade on Thursday as student athletes, the cheerleading team, old scholars, teachers and ancillary staff sporting the bright yellow and blue colours to continue their celebrations… Read more
DPP links rising violence to marijuana use Jenique Belgrave05/04/20250978 views Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Aliston Seale SC is firmly of the view that the rise in violent crime in Barbados is directly linked to the use of marijuana.… Read more
Slaying #16 in Holetown street after row Barbados Today05/04/202502.1K views A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation in the heart of Holetown on Friday afternoon, marking Barbados’ 16th homicide of the year. Police have launched an investigation… Read more
Barbados urges more funding for climate resilience Barbados Today05/04/20250322 views Climate resiliency and funding for loss and damage were key topics during a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds and Ibrahim Cheikh Diong, Executive Director… Read more
America first, Caribbean last Barbados Today05/04/20250619 views On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order that imposes a 10 per cent reciprocal tariff — at the very least — on all goods entering the… Read more
Taxpayers urged to verify third-party data ahead of filing deadline Shanna Moore04/04/202501.3K views The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) has urged taxpayers to verify the accuracy of third-party data uploaded to their online tax accounts before filing their 2024 income tax returns, warning that… Read more