Health CareLocal NewsPolitics Council for the Disabled welcomes new legislation by Barbados Today 10/01/2025 written by Barbados Today 2 min read The long-awaited Rights for Persons with Disabilities Act, passed in Parliament on Tuesday, has been warmly welcomed by a leading disability campaigner who now calls for nationwide implementation. Vice … Continue Reading 10/01/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Tourism set for record-breaking season as hotels ‘nearly full’ by Barbados Today 10/01/2025 by Barbados Today 10/01/2025 Barbados is poised for an unprecedented tourism boom this winter season, with hotel occupancy rates approaching 100 per cent for the first two months of the year, driven by the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News SSA boosts garbage collection as new trucks arrive by Emmanuel Joseph 10/01/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 10/01/2025 The island’s garbage collection capabilities have been further boosted with the arrival on Thursday of nine new trucks for the Sanitation Service Authority’s (SSA) fleet. This is the second … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion Primary care: Unsung hero in our health crisis by Barbados Today 10/01/2025 by Barbados Today 10/01/2025 “How can you mend a broken heart, How can you stop the rain from falling down, How can you stop the sun from shining, What makes the world go round” … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
FocusLocal News Coconut man’s sweet success by Shanna Moore 10/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 10/01/2025 Under the scorching sun in Newton, Christ Church, with only passing clouds as his shelter, 31-year-old Kemar Small stands as a passionate coconut vendor, gladly catering to his customers. With … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News ‘Pirate’ vans spark insurance warnings by Emmanuel Joseph 10/01/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 10/01/2025 Insurers on Friday advised commuters not to use ‘pirate’ public service vehicles (PSVs), while licensed operators have warned of an all-out war between registered and unregistered vehicles. The insurance companies … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTransportation Focus on member conduct, PSV bodies told, amid unlicensed vehicles by Emmanuel Joseph 10/01/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 10/01/2025 The Transport Authority is set to more strictly enforce regulations on public service vehicles (PSVs) this year, citing persistent behavioural issues on the roads. The move comes amid growing … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPublic Notice Barbadian teachers offered opportunity to teach in the US by Barbados Today 10/01/2025 by Barbados Today 10/01/2025 Barbadian teachers have a chance to broaden their horizons through a cultural exchange with Participate Learning and Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, United States of America. The Barbados … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Poor service continues to impact productivity by Barbados Today 10/01/2025 by Barbados Today 10/01/2025 The start of a new year often brings discussions of change, resolutions, and self-improvement. We aspire to grow, do better, and be better. As a nation, our focus must also … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Guide For Household Control & Prevention of Millipedes by Barbados Today 09/01/2025 by Barbados Today 09/01/2025 General Information Millipedes are nocturnal arthropods that are commonly seen around the environment. They can invade homes during wet or cool weather, especially after conditions (high rainfall and or proliferation … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
