Local News Opposition leader, minister spar over pro sports โneglectโ by Shanna Moore 04/03/2025 written by Shanna Moore 2 min read Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne clashed with the minister of youth, sport and community development in the House of Assembly on Monday over accusations that the government was neglecting … Continue Reading 04/03/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Deacons home to first-ever youth centre by Fernella Wedderburn 04/03/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 04/03/2025 The government is set to establish its first dedicated youth centre at Deacons Farm, Minister of Youth Charles Griffith announced on Monday. ย The minister provided the update on the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Businessman remanded on murder, foreign currency, drug charges by Emmanuel Joseph 04/03/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 04/03/2025 Aย St Michael businessman has been remanded to prison until March 31 after appearing before the District ‘A’ Magistratesโ Court on charges of murder, illegal foreign currency dealings, and drug offences. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPolitics BUT demands clarity amid Cabinet shake-up by Emmanuel Joseph 04/03/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 04/03/2025 The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has called on the Mia Mottley administration to clarify which of the two newly appointed education ministries will handle teachersโ day-to-day concerns, warning that … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather World Bank $54m recovery plan after Hurricane Beryl by Barbados Today 04/03/2025 by Barbados Today 04/03/2025 The government on Monday unveiled a $108 million recovery initiative in collaboration with the World Bank to rebuild critical infrastructure and strengthen disaster preparedness after Hurricane Beryl caused widespread devastation … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EditorialLocal News Inclusion should be a national priority by Barbados Today 04/03/2025 by Barbados Today 04/03/2025 Our disabled community will be in the spotlight for the next few weeks as we observe the Month of the Disabled under the theme One Community, United in Action for … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSports Old National Stadium ready to be demolished by Shanna Moore 04/03/2025 by Shanna Moore 04/03/2025 Barbadians are a step closer to seeing the long-awaited reconstruction of the National Stadium, with demolition of the existing structure expected to begin soon. A Chinese delegation is scheduled to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Youth programmes hail success in tackling delinquency by Shamar Blunt 04/03/2025 by Shamar Blunt 04/03/2025 The nationโs flagship youth development programmes are transforming lives, with over 6 000 young people engaged in initiatives aimed at reducing delinquency and fostering personal and professional growth, government officials … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSchool PSV boss: Stagger school hours, set up park and ride by Shamar Blunt 04/03/2025 by Shamar Blunt 04/03/2025 The Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT), Roy Raphael, has thrown his weight behind the governmentโs proposal to introduce staggered school hours to ease worsening traffic congestion. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal News Renal failure crisis amid rising lifestyle diseases by Shanna Moore 04/03/2025 by Shanna Moore 04/03/2025 B arbados is grappling with a mounting kidney failure crisis, with over 400 patients now living on dialysis, as health experts warned that soaring rates of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail