CARICOMLocal NewsRegionalTransportationTravel CARICOM moves towards ferry trial within months as cargo cost-cruncher by Barbados Today 08/07/2026 written by Barbados Today 6 min read A long-awaited regional ferry service is moving closer to a real-world test, with CARICOM leaders signalling that a Trinidad and Tobagoโowned vessel could begin limited operations โwithin monthsโ as part … Continue Reading 08/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMLocal NewsRegional Itโs not just about the money: Inside CARICOMโs ten-point plan for reparatory justice by Barbados Today 08/07/2026 by Barbados Today 08/07/2026 By Kherim Nelson (St.Lucia Times) “Do you think you will ever get that money?” It is one of the questions advocates for reparatory justice say they are asked most often. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMLocal NewsRegional French Guiana becomes CARICOM’s eighth Associate Member by Barbados Today 07/07/2026 by Barbados Today 07/07/2026 By: Tony Nicholas (St. Lucia TImes) French Guiana became CARICOM’s eighth Associate Member on Tuesday, just two days after Martinique officially took its seat among leaders in the regional bloc … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMLocal NewsRegional Martinique takes seat at CARICOM for first time by Barbados Today 07/07/2026 by Barbados Today 07/07/2026 Martinique officially took its seat for the first time in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Sunday during the opening ceremony of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsRegional Commonwealth officials finalise draft on partnerships, investment ahead of leadersโ summit by Emmanuel Joseph 07/07/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 07/07/2026 Commonwealth officials have agreed a draft plan to accelerate investment and reform global finance systems, with Barbados pushing for formal recognition of the Bridgetown Initiative before heads of government meet … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMLocal NewsRegional CARICOM seeks CCJ guidance on secretary general reappointment by Barbados Today 07/07/2026 by Barbados Today 07/07/2026 CARICOM Heads of Government have agreed to seek an advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) following Trinidad and Tobago’s objection to the process used in the reappointment … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsRegionalSportsSt Lucia Robinson wins CARICOM Chairman’s Cup Elite 10K by Kurtis Hinds 06/07/2026 by Kurtis Hinds 06/07/2026 After three podium finishes, without reaching the top step, Barbadian distance runner Carlie Robinson made her breakthrough on Sunday capturing CARICOM Chairman’s Cup Elite 10K title in Saint Lucia. The … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsRegional Caribbean urged to join forces on organ transplants by Lourianne Graham 05/07/2026 by Lourianne Graham 05/07/2026 Barbados could expand access to kidney transplants if Caribbean countries deepen cooperation on organ donation and transplant services, the head of theย Barbados Kidney Association.ย As theย Senate passed the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsRegionalWeather Flood risk warning issued for Caribbean as heavy rains forecast by Emmanuel Joseph 04/07/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 04/07/2026 A regional climate outlook has warned that Barbados and other Caribbean countries face a heightened risk of flash flooding and related hazards over the next three months, with experts pointing … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
GuyanaLocal NewsRegionalTourismTravel Barbados, Guyana launch historic ID Card travel initiative by Barbados Today 02/07/2026 by Barbados Today 02/07/2026 Itโs official! Citizens of Barbados and Guyana can now travel between the two countries using their International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)-compliant digital national ID cards as travel documents. The initiative … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
