Local NewsPolitics Opposition leader slams tint law as distraction from rising violent crime by Barbados Today 04/06/2025 written by Barbados Today 3 min read Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne on Tuesday accused the government of prioritising revenue generation over public safety, arguing that vehicle tint regulations introduced by lawmakers are a diversion from … Continue Reading 04/06/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics Govt MP casts doubt on effectiveness of new vehicle tint law by Stefon Jordan 04/06/2025 by Stefon Jordan 04/06/2025 A backbencher argued in the House of Assembly on Tuesday that new restrictions on heavy window tints on vehicles would do little to curb the wave of violent crime sweeping … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
DeathLocal News Man shot and killed in Eden Lodge by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Donte Tyrell Alleyne in Eden Lodge, St Michael, late Monday night. Lawmen said they received a report of gunfire at Downhill Drive, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion A Catastrophe Fund for whom? by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn was quoted as saying:”It is the government’s mission to move from the current posture to a more proactive approach to future-proof the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Princess Anne visits RSS headquarters by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, paid an official visit to the Regional Security System (RSS) Headquarters on Sunday. During the visit, she was presented with an overview … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Barbados’ data collection on global forum agenda by Emmanuel Joseph 03/06/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 03/06/2025 A global forum will on Tuesday hear a presentation on the sensitive issue of collection, storage and use of data from consumers, during a virtual discussion organised by Consumers International … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureLocal News Youth among delegates for World Heritage meet by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 Youth representation will form part of the official delegation at the next meeting of the World Heritage Committee, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
FocusLocal News Barbados and United Kingdom share strong bond by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 by Barbados Today 03/06/2025 Barbados and the United Kingdom (UK) share a strong and enduring bond, and both countries have expressed a desire to further strengthen those ties. That sentiment was echoed during an … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Calypsonians back one-song format, call for nex-gen songwriters by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2025 by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2025 A renewed push to nurture young calypso songwriters was gathering pace on Monday, as leading figures in the music community backed the National Cultural Foundation’s decision to retain the single-song … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Rum trail initiative aims to boost regional tourism by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2025 by Shamar Blunt 03/06/2025 A major push to position Caribbean rum as a central attraction for visitors is underway, with the West Indies Rum and Spirits Association (WIRSPA) expanding its multi-country rum trail to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail