Govt plans new insolvency framework to bolster financial stability Shamar Blunt08/07/2026055 views The government is moving to introduce a new bankruptcy and insolvency framework later this year, in a bid to reinforce Barbados’ financial system and safeguard depositors, Minister of Finance Ryan… Read more
Lending bottlenecks, short-term rentals targeted to ease pressure on homebuyers Ricardo Roberts07/07/20260724 views While Barbados’ property market continues to expand on the back of foreign investment and high-end development, Housing Minister Chris Gibbs has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to widen access to affordable… Read more
Commonwealth officials finalise draft on partnerships, investment ahead of leaders’ summit Emmanuel Joseph07/07/2026046 views Commonwealth officials have agreed a draft plan to accelerate investment and reform global finance systems, with Barbados pushing for formal recognition of the Bridgetown Initiative before heads of government meet… Read more
Central Bank warns public about fraudulent WhatsApp calls Barbados Today07/07/20260742 views The Central Bank of Barbados is aware of WhatsApp calls displaying the Bank’s logo and falsely claiming to be associated with the bank and BiMPay. The calls reportedly originated from… Read more
High demand, limited supply and delays reshape property landscape Emmanuel Joseph06/07/20260941 views Foreign and domestic investment is rising in real estate, industry leaders said on Monday, while warning that weak legislative oversight is allowing unlicensed agents to operate, posing risks to consumers… Read more
LPG prices to increase Barbados Today05/07/202602.6K views Effective midnight on Sunday, consumers will be paying more for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The 100 lb cylinder will retail at $182.81, up from $166.39, while the price of the 25 lb… Read more
Concerns raised over foreign work permits for low-skilled jobs ‘amid local unemployment’ Ricardo Roberts04/07/20260239 views An opposition senator has raised fresh concerns about the country’s labour market management, questioning why employers are seeking foreign workers for low-skilled roles while qualified Barbadians remain out of work.… Read more
Veteran farmer: Blame middlemen for high food prices Shanna Moore30/06/20260886 views A long-serving farmer has blamed middlemen taking an outsized share of profits for a sharp gap between farmgate prices and retail costs, which pushes producers out of business, with some… Read more
$272m pipeline targets infrastructure, technology, growth Shanna Moore29/06/20260812 views Minister of Agriculture Dr Shantal Munro-Knight on Monday laid out an ambitious roadmap to reposition agriculture as a pillar of national resilience, with sweeping reforms, expanded technical capacity, and roughly… Read more
Cooperatives promote peace through unity Lourianne Graham28/06/20260314 views The cooperative movement is calling for greater unity and peace across society through dialogue and collaboration. Registrar of Cooperatives Brent Gittens made the call during a service at the James… Read more