Uncategorized Minister backs move to retain CARIFESTA infrastructure for ‘cultural tourism’ by Shamar Blunt 03/09/2025 written by Shamar Blunt 3 min read Tourism and the cultural and creative industries stand to gain long-term benefits from the decision to retain infrastructure developed for CARIFESTA XV, according to Education Minister Sandra Husbands. She … Continue Reading 03/09/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Uncategorized Barbados mulls expanding marine conservation area as milestone report nears by Shanna Moore 02/09/2025 by Shanna Moore 02/09/2025 Barbados may soon double the area of its ocean protected for conservation, as officials prepare to submit a crucial report that could mark up to 30 per cent of national … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeUncategorized Slaying sends shockwaves through Fairfield, Haynesville communities by Shanna Moore 29/08/2025 by Shanna Moore 29/08/2025 The fatal shooting of 28-year-old Romario Payne in Fairfield, St Michael, has reignited fears over violent crime and left two close-knit communities reeling, as his grieving family joined youth leaders … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Uncategorized St Lucy folk frustrated by delayed repairs but MP assures relief coming by Shanna Moore 08/08/2025 by Shanna Moore 08/08/2025 For more than two years, residents of Grape Hall, Crab Hill, Cole’s Cave and nearby districts in St Lucy have been left to endure hazardous driving conditions after water main … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Uncategorized SSA vows to address garbage collection backlog by Lourianne Graham 08/08/2025 by Lourianne Graham 08/08/2025 The Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) has pledged to clear a backlog of uncollected garbage in several communities following strike action by workers and two public holidays. SSA Public Relations Officer … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CricketSportsUncategorized Holder’s heroics seal last-ball win as West Indies break T20 losing streak by Barbados Today 03/08/2025 by Barbados Today 03/08/2025 The streak is finally over! The West Indies men’s cricket team secured a narrow victory over Pakistan in a last-ball thriller on Saturday night, in the second T20 international, in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Uncategorized Fishing industry bouncing back from Beryl by Lourianne Graham 23/07/2025 by Lourianne Graham 23/07/2025 Barbados’ fishing industry is rebounding stronger than ever from the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl just over a year ago. That’s according to Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox, who … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Uncategorized Tackle school violence or lose trust, veteran educator warns Education Ministry by Sheria Brathwaite 18/07/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/07/2025 A leading academic has warned that unless clear and enforceable measures to tackle school violence are in place before the start of the new school year, public confidence in the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Uncategorized Public transport reliability hits snags amid fleet upgrades by Sheria Brathwaite 18/07/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/07/2025 Delays in the rollout of charging infrastructure and a still-limited electric fleet are hampering the Transport Board’s efforts to deliver more reliable public transport, a senior official has admitted—even as … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Uncategorized Educators speak out on tackling emotional toll by Shanna Moore 17/07/2025 by Shanna Moore 17/07/2025 Calls are growing for urgent reforms to better protect teachers’ mental health, as new accounts reveal the profession’s emotional strain is pushing some staff to breaking point—even as others believe … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail