Local News Wanted: Omel Justin Walrond by Sandy Deane 03/01/2025 written by Sandy Deane 1 min read Police are seeking the public’s assistance to help locate Omel Justin Walrond, 36, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Walrond, whose last known address … Continue Reading 03/01/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureLocal News Barbados welcomes home diaspora with cultural celebration by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) kicked off Barbados’ highly anticipated We Gatherin’ 2025 initiative with a vibrant cultural welcome at the Grantley Adams International Airport on New Year’s Day. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsOpinion BUT hopeful for peaceful term when students return to classroom by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is cautiously optimistic about the new school term, following a period marred by violence and environmental issues. As schools prepare to reopen for … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal News Nurses association unveils 2025 healthcare initiatives by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 The Barbados Nurses Association (BNA) has announced a slate of initiatives for 2025 aimed at addressing longstanding challenges within the profession and advancing healthcare in Barbados. In her New … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Consumer group vows to tackle rising costs, boost rights in 2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) has unveiled a plan to combat soaring living costs and bolster consumer protections in 2025. Executive Director Maureen Holder announced a wide-ranging agenda that … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeDeathLocal News Police officer killed in hit-and-run; manhunt underway by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 03/01/2025 A police sergeant with over 30 years of service was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident on Wednesday, triggering an urgent manhunt for the driver who fled the scene. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessJudicialLocal News Prison Service launches major recruitment drive by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 The Barbados Prison Service (BPS) has embarked on an extensive recruitment campaign in a bid to bolster its workforce and establish a new senior management position, Barbados TODAY has learnt. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics DLP ‘mulling fresh face’ for St Philip North by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 03/01/2025 Simon Clarke, a defence lawyer and former national athlete, appears poised to become the Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) new candidate for St Philip North, potentially replacing his cousin Michael Lashley, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPublic Notice Assessment of living conditions continues until next month by Barbados Today 03/01/2025 by Barbados Today 03/01/2025 The public is reminded that the first stage of the Country Assessment of Living Conditions (CALC) will continue until the end of February. Enumerators are visiting households across the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News 2025 must deliver greater progress on national priorities by Barbados Today 03/01/2025 by Barbados Today 03/01/2025 A significant part of ushering in the new year is looking back. As we welcome 2025, it is impossible to ignore the challenges that have plagued Barbados over the past … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail