EconomyLocal News Central Bank cuts 2025 growth forecast amid global economic pressures by Shanna Moore 30/04/2025 written by Shanna Moore 2 min read The Central Bank of Barbados has lowered its growth projection for 2025 to 2.7 per cent, down from the 3.0 per cent forecast issued earlier this year, citing mounting global … Continue Reading 30/04/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion Cruising at 100, celebrating at 101: President Dame Sandra meets Meta Sealy by Barbados Today 30/04/2025 by Barbados Today 30/04/2025 It was a long-overdue encounter, but on Sunday, Meta Naomi Sealy finally met President Dame Sandra Mason during celebrations for her 101st birthday at her home on Jessamine Avenue, Bayville, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Mother, doctor testify for defence in Neil Rowe rape trial by Emmanuel Joseph 30/04/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 30/04/2025 Two key defence witnesses took the stand on Tuesday in the ongoing rape trial of Member of Parliament Neil Rowe, including his mother and a public medical officer. Merna Inniss, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion The race for digital dominance: What it means for ‘Mission Barbados’ by Steven Williams 30/04/2025 by Steven Williams 30/04/2025 I bet if you asked most people in the West what the next world war would look like, they would likely imagine a traditional armed conflict, simply enhanced by modern … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Rowe denies rape allegation, says case has deeply affected his family by Emmanuel Joseph 30/04/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 30/04/2025 Member of Parliament Neil Rowe insisted on Tuesday that he did not rape a woman in 2022, telling a nine-member jury that the case against him has taken a serious … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Rental levy sparks hoteliers’ concern over competitiveness by Sheria Brathwaite 30/04/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 30/04/2025 Hotel and tourism leaders on Tuesday issued an urgent warning that a new $10 daily levy on vehicle rentals risks undermining the islandโs tourism sector, penalising compliant operators and deterring … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Third parties only weaken opposition, say political experts by Shanna Moore 30/04/2025 by Shanna Moore 30/04/2025 Political analysts have poured cold water on the prospects of Barbadosโ newest political party, suggesting that the steady rise of third-party movements may weaken any serious challenge to the ruling … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSports Odwin makes history with golf championship berth by Barbados Today 30/04/2025 by Barbados Today 30/04/2025 Emily Odwin became the first Barbadian to qualify for a major golf championship after topping the US Womenโs Open Qualifier on Monday. The Southern Methodist University junior shot a 3-under … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSports Barbados third at Paraguay Duals wrestling meet by Shanna Moore 30/04/2025 by Shanna Moore 30/04/2025 Barbados placed third at the Paraguay Duals over the weekend, finishing behind Cuba and Panama in a tough seven-team showdown at the Paraguay Olympic Centre. The national team, backed … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Met Services unveil new tools for early warning by Shanna Moore 30/04/2025 by Shanna Moore 30/04/2025 Barbados has rolled out two new high-tech tools to strengthen its early warning systems ahead of the hurricane season, further declaring its intent to reduce reliance on foreign forecasting agencies … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
