CommunityEnvironmentLocal NewsWeatherYouth Drive on for greater youth, disability inclusion in disaster planning by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 3 min read A renewed push is underway to broaden participation in disaster preparedness efforts, with officials urging greater involvement of young people and people with disabilities while strengthening communication systems ahead of … Continue Reading 03/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Symmonds: Energy transition to top $2 billion by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 03/06/2026 It cost more than $2 billion for Barbados to wean itself off fossil fuel dependence as it advances its 2030 energy goals, acting Prime Minister Kerry Symmonds revealed on Tuesday. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Royalton Vessence touts Bajan culture, talent, jobs by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 Tourism investors are banking on culture as a competitive edge, with a new luxury property in St James โ Royalton Vessence Barbados โ positioning Barbadian art, heritage and talent at … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVEREntertainmentLocal News Party Monarch return draws strong response from entertainers by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 More than 220 entries have been submitted for the revived Party Monarch competition, underscoring strong demand for the platformโs return and signalling a competitive Crop Over season ahead. The National … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Man placed on bond for malicious messages by Jenique Belgrave 03/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 03/06/2026 A 43-year-old man has been placed on a one-year bond to keep the peace after sending threatening electronic messages to his former partner. Nicholas Mohammed Ali Hassan of Friendship Terrace, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion OPINION: The real Caribbean digital divide isnโt infrastructure โ Itโs trust, leadership, and culture by Steven Williams 03/06/2026 by Steven Williams 03/06/2026 If you work in technology across Barbados and the wider Caribbean, you can almost feel it. The region stands at a crossroads. One path continues with business as usual, relying … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessEnergyLocal News Ministry of Energy puts 19 offshore blocks out to tender by Lourianne Graham 02/06/2026 by Lourianne Graham 02/06/2026 The Mottley administration has opened a new offshore licensing drive, offering 19 ultra-deepwater blocks to international energy companies while insisting that bidders meet strengthened climate and environmental standards. The 2026 … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeEconomyLocal News Concerns raised over crime, economy at Friends of Democracy conference by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 A renewed call for urgent action on crime and the cost of living took centre stage as Friends of Democracy president Senator Karina Goodridge warned that national security and economic … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureBusinessLocal NewsRegional Barbados marked โsafeโ as hot pepper shortage grips region by Ricardo Roberts 02/06/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 02/06/2026 Despite a severe Scotch bonnet pepper shortage disrupting the Caribbeanโs multi-million-dollar pepper sauce industry, a top farming official here said on Tuesday the islandโs crops remain resilient, pest-free and available … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CricketLocal NewsSports Hope eyeing strong performance against Sri Lanka in ODI Series by Kurtis Hinds 02/06/2026 by Kurtis Hinds 02/06/2026 Much is at stake as West Indies prepare to face Sri Lanka in a three match One Day International series, which gets underway at Sabina Park Jamaica on Wednesday. While … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
