Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Friends of Democracy opens St James campaign office by Lourianne Graham 05/02/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 3 min read The fledgling Friends of Democracy (FOD) expanded its presence in St James a week ahead of the general election, officially opening a new branch that party officials said would bring … Continue Reading 05/02/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Disabled Barbadians to be trained as certified accessibility assessors by Lourianne Graham 05/02/2026 by Lourianne Graham 05/02/2026 Over a dozen members of the disabled community are set to become certified accessibility assessors, following specialised training that will allow them to work independently while identifying accessibility gaps across … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Voter apathy cause for concern, says Atherley by Shanna Moore 05/02/2026 by Shanna Moore 05/02/2026 Former Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley says a growing sense of voter apathy is the issue that worries him most as Barbados heads into the February 11 general election. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsPolitics Commonwealth, CARICOM observers due to arrive soon to oversee general election by Shanna Moore 05/02/2026 by Shanna Moore 05/02/2026 International election observers from the Commonwealth and CARICOM are due to arrive in Barbados by Thursday to monitor Wednesdayโs general election โ the first time in the islandโs history that … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Regional emergency managers meet, test response readiness by Shamar Blunt 05/02/2026 by Shamar Blunt 05/02/2026 Disaster managers and humanitarian partners from across the Caribbean have converged in Barbados this week for a pioneering emergency logistics coordination simulation โ the first exercise of its kind aimed … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal News Breadfruit elevated to โnational superfoodโ status under new agri push by Sheria Brathwaite 05/02/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 05/02/2026 Breadfruit, the humble staple of Barbadian backyards, is being elevated as a national โsuperfoodโ through a major new agricultural initiative, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced on Wednesday as she opened … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtCrimeLocal News Witness recounts distressing call in stabbing case by Jenique Belgrave 05/02/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 05/02/2026 A witness told the No. 4 Supreme Court she rushed to a St James neighbourhood after receiving a late-night call from Zonelle Sobers, saying she and Ronald Smokey Skeete had … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal News Factory setbacks, market woes could delay sugar crop by Emmanuel Joseph 05/02/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 05/02/2026 The 2026 sugar crop is facing fresh uncertainty amid conflicting signals from industry leaders and mounting evidence that the islandโs only operational factory is not yet ready to receive canes, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Phillips pledges sweeping upgrades, reforms for St Peter by Lauryn Escamilla 05/02/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 05/02/2026 Democratic Labour Party candidate for St Peter, Jason Phillips, has unveiled an ambitious plan promising new roads, improved water systems, expanded healthcare and housing reform, as part of a sweeping … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Decision 2026ElectionLocal NewsNewsPolitics Election workers, special forces cast early ballots by Lourianne Graham 05/02/2026 by Lourianne Graham 05/02/2026 Turnout appeared slow across the nation on Tuesday as members of the protective services and election staff cast their ballots in the special poll, likely foreshadowing voter enthusiasm for next … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
