Ishmael outlines vision for a healthier nation, declares NCD war Ricardo Roberts17/03/2026030 views Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Davidson Ishmael, has signalled a transformative shift in the nation’s healthcare landscape, emphasising a strategic pivot towards primary care, digital… Read more
Govt to expose hidden company owners with new beneficial ownership register Barbados Today17/03/202601.2K views The government is moving to strengthen oversight of Barbados’ international business sector by introducing a beneficial ownership register to identify the real individuals behind companies and corporate structures. Delivering the… Read more
Baby bonus: New grant for twins, triplets, more Jenique Belgrave17/03/20260963 views Families with twins, triplets or other multiple births under the age of five will, from next month, receive a new state-funded cash grant designed to ease child-rearing costs, said Minister… Read more
Budget ‘26: Bridgetown getting $600 000 facelift, accent on access Jenique Belgrave17/03/20260178 views The government has dedicated over half a million dollars to ensuring Barbados is accessible to all of its citizens, starting with Bridgetown, Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn revealed in this… Read more
Flyovers in the works to ease traffic congestion, says Straughn Barbados Today17/03/202601.2K views Government has officially put flyovers back on the national agenda, reviving a previously dismissed plan to ease chronic traffic congestion across the island. Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn, in delivering… Read more
Bajans told brace for global recession risk Barbados Today17/03/2026096 views What to know: Finance minister warns of possible worldwide recession if oil prices surge Temporary cost-of-living measures cannot shield Barbados alone – minister Straughn urges energy conservation, including carpooling, support… Read more
New courts to fast-track gun cases, ease legal backlog Jenique Belgrave17/03/2026061 views What to know: Government to introduce two dedicated courts for firearms offences, commonly termed gun courts One court will handle recent offences; the other will clear the pre-2025 backlog CCTV… Read more
Accessibility plan welcomed, but disabled council wants seat at the table Barbados Today17/03/20260139 views Government’s move to improve accessibility in Bridgetown is being seen as a long-awaited step forward, but the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) is urging that persons with disabilities be… Read more
Boost for people with disabilities Sheria Brathwaite17/03/20260154 views What to know Finance Minister Ryan Straughn announced new financial, accessibility and sports initiatives for people with disabilities. Key projects include an Accessible Bridgetown corridor linking the Elsie Payne Roundabout… Read more
Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM Barbados Today17/03/20260389 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking… Read more