Barbados sees gains, but challenges remain – Boyce Shanna Moore18/03/20250626 views Independent Senator Kevin Boyce has warned that despite improvements in key economic indicators, Barbados faces a significant budget deficit in 2025, with government expenditure projected to exceed revenue by $1.15… Read more
Barbados, Ireland partner on marine conservation Barbados Today18/03/20250903 views Barbados has signed a landmark agreement with Ireland’s Marine Institute, marking a significant step towards enhancing its marine spatial planning efforts. The partnership, which includes a specialised seabed mapping exercise… Read more
Opposition senator questions PM’s overseas travel Shamar Blunt18/03/20250656 views Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has challenged Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s justification for her frequent international trips, despite her reports that they have secured over $120 million in grants for Barbados.… Read more
Voter data protection in Elections – Navigating the rules ahead of the next poll Aguinaldo Belgrave18/03/20250707 views Maybe it’s just me, but every time the Budget comes around, my mind drifts to general elections. I’m not sure why—it just does. This time, it led me to think… Read more
Youth crisis now a national emergency, warns counsellor Sheria Brathwaite18/03/20250495 views Barbados is facing a deepening youth crisis, with rising behavioural issues, mental health struggles, and family dysfunction affecting communities all across the island. According to Shawn Clarke, CEO of… Read more
Thorne challenges Afreximbank deal terms Emmanuel Joseph18/03/20250598 views Democratic Labour Party leader Ralph Thorne has denounced the government’s decision to grant land to the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), calling for an investigation into the 30-year-old multilateral bank’s… Read more
Opposition barbs out of place says Senator Cummins Barbados Today18/03/20250551 views A government senator has hammered the opposition Democratic Labour Party (DLP) insisting that it was in no position to criticise government on matters of debt or management of the economy.… Read more
DLP, in call for change, to announce second batch of candidates Emmanuel Joseph18/03/202501K views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has launched a campaign to oust the Mia Mottley administration, urging Barbadians to seek change ahead of the next general election. With the DLP set… Read more
Labour Party denies impending court case over HOPE contract Barbados Today18/03/20250416 views Key members of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) have strongly refuted claims of an impending court case over the government’s controversial Home Ownership Providing Energy (HOPE) housing project. Speaking at… Read more
Motorsport stars shine at Barbados Rally Club awards Barbados Today18/03/202501.1K views The Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Annual Prizegiving at Savvy on the Bay, Bridgetown, last Friday celebrated champions and recognised volunteers for their commitment to motor sport. The lively gathering… Read more