BusinessLocal News Royalton Vessence touts Bajan culture, talent, jobs by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 3 min read Tourism investors are banking on culture as a competitive edge, with a new luxury property in St James – Royalton Vessence Barbados – positioning Barbadian art, heritage and talent at … Continue Reading 03/06/2026 0 comments 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 platform’s 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 isn’t infrastructure — It’s 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 ‘safe’ 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 Caribbean’s multi-million-dollar pepper sauce industry, a top farming official here said on Tuesday the island’s 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
CourtLocal News St Philip man admits assaulting police officer by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 02/06/2026 A St Philip man has admitted assaulting and resisting a police sergeant and will return to court later this month for sentencing. Stephan Shaquon Lorde, 30, of Parish Land, St … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessCharityCommunityLocal NewsSchool Boutique urges businesses give back after school water cooler gift by Lauryn Escamilla 02/06/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 02/06/2026 Fusionz Boutique is hoping its latest act of community support will inspire other businesses across Barbados to do the same after donating a water cooler to Cuthbert Moore Primary School … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
