Thorne slams govt’s phone-tap bill as ‘maladministration’ Shanna Moore19/08/2025095 views Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne accused the government of “serious maladministration” over its handling of the Interception of Communications Bill, sharply rejecting Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s call for bipartisan… Read more
CAF gives $450 000 for arts Barbados Today19/08/20250249 views CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has approved grant funding of $450 000 to support cultural tourism and the creative economies, as Barbados prepares to host… Read more
Regulator appoints crisis manager to stabilise troubled insurer Emmanuel Joseph19/08/202502K views Regulators seized control of general insurers Equity Insurance Company Ltd on Monday, citing unresolved breaches of multiple laws and ongoing threats to consumer interests, in a move expected to reverberate… Read more
CARIFESTA 2025 brings Africa, Latin America to Barbados’ Stage Shanna Moore19/08/20250201 views CARIFESTA XV has been described as the most ambitious staging in the festival’s 53-year history, with Barbados set to welcome over 2 500 delegates for a 10-day celebration that begins… Read more
Teen remanded in connection with May 30 murder Barbados Today18/08/202501.2K views An 18-year-old St Michael man was remanded to prison over the weekend in connection with the May 30 murder of Daron Elias.Carlos Antonio Barton, of Garden Land, Country Road, St… Read more
Citizenship not for sale, says PM Mottley Barbados Today18/08/20250711 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has made it clear that Barbados’ citizenship will never be for sale, even as the government prepares to modernise immigration and nationality laws. In a national… Read more
Government to remove controversial wiretap clause Shanna Moore18/08/20250413 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that the government will repeal a controversial section of the Interception of Communications Bill that would have allowed certain wiretaps without a judge’s warrant. The announcement… Read more
Barbados to host 100-strong Jamaica delegation for CARIFESTA Barbados Today17/08/20250472 views A 100-member delegation is set to represent Jamaica at the 15th staging of CARIFESTA in Barbados from August 22 to 31. Executive Director for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)… Read more
Military pomp and ceremony as BDF celebrates 46th anniversary Barbados Today17/08/20250961 views With precision marching, stirring music, and striking ceremonial display, the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) marked its 46th anniversary with a parade and sunset concert on Saturday evening at St Ann’s… Read more
Barbados eagerly awaits the CARIFESTA delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis Barbados Today17/08/202501K views Barbados is rolling out the red carpet for the vibrant and talented delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis, set to make their mark at CARIFESTA XV. The twin-island nation is… Read more