When good intentions do harm: Why we must donate responsibly Barbados Today11/05/2026086 views The Caribbean is no stranger to generosity. But without coordination, even the best intentions can become a secondary disaster, slowing down response efforts when every minute matters. After major disasters,… Read more
Dad: ‘Most intense month’ as Noi begins cancer treatment Shamar Blunt07/05/20260192 views A young Barbadian battling an aggressive form of blood cancer has begun what doctors expect to be the most critical phase of her treatment, with her father describing the coming… Read more
Charity launches to support ‘invisible’ citizens Ricardo Roberts27/04/20260409 views A newly registered Christian charity is seeking to fill critical gaps in care for Barbados’ most vulnerable groups, with plans for a dedicated home for abused women and children and… Read more
Call for intervention after 11 plus mock exams reveals learning gaps Ricardo Roberts27/04/2026087 views The head of an education charity and a former Democratic Labour Party candidate on Monday urged immediate, targeted academic support across all primary schools after mock 11+ examinations of 150… Read more
Lourianne Graham13/01/20260265 views A disability-led charity has appealed for greater financial backing to expand its training programme, which teaches practical skills to help disabled and marginalised people become self-reliant. The Love Circle,… Read more
New York Dems donate lift to elderly care home Shamar Blunt24/12/20250216 views Residents and caregivers at the New Dawn Senior Citizens Nursing Home have received an early Christmas lift – literally – as the Democratic Labour Party’s New York Branch donated a… Read more
US donates patrol vessel to enhance BDF maritime security Barbados Today19/12/202501.9K views The United States on Wednesday marked the official handover of a US$750K 35-foot patrol vessel to the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) during a ceremony held at the Barbados Coast Guard… Read more
Five northern homes to get much-needed repairs Sheria Brathwaite17/12/20250350 views Five families in the north of the island will have a long-held Christmas wish fulfilled this year, as a new home improvement programme gets underway to repair and retrofit houses… Read more
BDF EMT volunteers “happy to help” Jamaica Barbados Today12/12/2025084 views The first group of volunteers deployed with the Barbados Defence Force’s Emergency Medical Team (BDF EMT) under Operation Helping Hands, have described the experience in Jamaica as meaningful and rewarding.… Read more
Hilton Barbados Resort spreads holiday cheer at Nightingale Children’s Village Barbados Today11/12/20250111 views To kick off the festive season, Hilton Barbados Resort brought the true spirit of hospitality to life with a heartwarming community outreach initiative at Nightingale Children’s Village, the island’s largest… Read more