FocusLocal NewsYouth Barbados ‘risks economic stagnation’ without urgent skills training reform by Shamar Blunt 21/06/2025 written by Shamar Blunt 3 min read Barbados faces the prospect of economic stagnation unless it urgently prioritises skills training as a cornerstone of national development, Minister of Training and Tertiary Education Sandra Husbands warned on Friday. … Continue Reading 21/06/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeLocal News Police probe early morning gunfire in Bank Hall by Shamar Blunt 21/06/2025 by Shamar Blunt 21/06/2025 Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning at Peterkins Road, Bank Hall, St Michael. According to reports, a barrage of gunfire was heard in the area … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsTechnology UWI, pharma partner to advance genetic research, target inherited diseases by Shanna Moore 21/06/2025 by Shanna Moore 21/06/2025 A pioneering partnership between the University of the West Indies (UWI) and global pharmaceutical firm EarlyHealth Group (EHG) is set to transform the diagnosis and treatment of inherited diseases across … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News President champions youth innovation at Small Island Future Festival by Barbados Today 21/06/2025 by Barbados Today 21/06/2025 President Dame Sandra Mason called attention to the vital role of youth-led innovation and sustainability, as she officially opened the Small Island Future Festival (SIFF) on Friday. The event, dedicated … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News New prison officers warned against breaching laws by Shamar Blunt 21/06/2025 by Shamar Blunt 21/06/2025 New recruits to the Barbados Prison Service have been given a clear warning by Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams: follow the rules with integrity or prepare to face the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Layne walks free after 29 months on remand on gun, ammo charges by Jenique Belgrave 21/06/2025 by Jenique Belgrave 21/06/2025 After spending over two years on remand, accused of illegally having a firearm and ammunition, Akili Samba Layne walked out of the High Court a free man after his attorney … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Barbados secures final IMF loans as BERT concludes by Emmanuel Joseph 21/06/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 21/06/2025 Barbados is set to receive its final tranche of loans totalling approximately $116 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following the successful completion of the country’s economic reform programme, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeLocal News Study finds costs to protect homes, businesses near $1 million as crime surges by Emmanuel Joseph 21/06/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 21/06/2025 Households and small businesses are being forced to shoulder nearly a million dollars a year in security costs as violent crime continues to rise, a new national survey has revealed, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Man caught on camera using co-worker’s stolen debit card by Jenique Belgrave 21/06/2025 by Jenique Belgrave 21/06/2025 A Grazettes, St Michael man denied stealing a coworker’s wallet but admitted to using a debit card he found to purchase items from a supermarket. Peter Narine, 34, appeared before … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Green Rising initiative to empower 12 000 youth in climate action by Shanna Moore 21/06/2025 by Shanna Moore 21/06/2025 Thousands of young people who are currently out of education, employment or training stand to gain new funding and skills through the Green Rising in Barbados initiative, launched on Friday … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
