Retailers reap rewards of bustling Crop Over season Lourianne Graham01/08/20250218 views Retailers in Bridgetown are celebrating a brighter-than expected Crop Over, with business leaders reporting improved sales across the city amid an influx of festival-goers and themed events. Chair of the… Read more
Farm theft ‘threatens’ future of Bajan agriculture Shanna Moore01/08/202501.2K views The persistent wave of crop theft across Barbados is pushing established farmers to the brink and discouraging a new generation from entering the industry, farmers and experts have warned. Calls… Read more
Praedial larceny could shut down Armag Farms Shanna Moore01/08/20250136 views After years of enduring crippling heat, drought, and pests, one of Barbados’ leading farmers says he is now on the brink of calling it quits— not because of the usual… Read more
MTW warns motorists against driving or parking on temporary drain covers Barbados Today01/08/20250185 views The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) is advising all motorists to avoid driving or parking on temporary drain covers installed along Princess Alice Highway and Harbour Road in Bridgetown.… Read more
Our unfortunate new pastime: Posting before processing Barbados Today01/08/20250120 views In the age of endless scrolls and knee-jerk reactions, Barbados may have found itself a new national pastime: posting before processing. Whether it’s a viral video from Grand Kadooment, a… Read more
Trump extends tariff deadline for Mexico Barbados Today01/08/2025024 views US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he’s giving Mexico an additional 90 days to strike a trade deal, with the announcement coming a day before his administration’s August 1… Read more
Farmers urged to speak up on theft, demand action Shanna Moore31/07/20250552 views Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) CEO James Paul is urging farmers to stop suffering in silence and demand meaningful action to combat praedial larceny, which continues to wreak havoc on the… Read more
NISSS: Rollout of paternity benefit backed by Budget mandate Shanna Moore31/07/20250435 views National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) CEO Kim Tudor says the agency has the legal authority to administer the new paternity benefit, citing parliamentary intent and precedent. Tudor… Read more
An Irish business titan’s bold bet on Barbados Emmanuel Joseph31/07/202507.3K views Neville Isdell could have chosen anywhere in the world to call home. With residences in Cape Town and Atlanta already under his belt, the Irish businessman—best known as the former… Read more
St Philip’s finest honoured Lourianne Graham31/07/202502K views Twenty-four individuals have been celebrated as heroes of St Philip for their exceptional contributions to community life. They are among the recipients of the Pride of Barbados Award, presented under… Read more