Ombudsman urges Caribbean leaders to follow youth example on regional unity Shanna Moore29/08/2025079 views Caribbean governments stuck on the question of free movement should look to their young people for inspiration, Ombudsman Nigel Taylor said, pointing to the spirit of solidarity already on display… Read more
Slaying sends shockwaves through Fairfield, Haynesville communities Shanna Moore29/08/2025085 views 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
Caribbean creatives to benefit from new funding and trade finance guarantees Emmanuel Joseph29/08/20250110 views The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Thursday announced a new financing and investment package to reduce reliance on one-off grants and place the region’s creative industries – from festivals to… Read more
US teaching exchange opens doors for Barbadian teachers Barbados Today29/08/20250191 views Barbadian secondary school teachers are invited to explore opportunities to share their knowledge and experience through a teaching exchange programme in the United States. The Barbados Employment and Career… Read more
Protective services, nurses should also get bank holiday double pay Barbados Today29/08/20250129 views In every modern society, there are professions that hold up the pillars of public life. Nurses, police officers, soldiers, and fire officers are the workers who show up not just… Read more
PM pushes for stronger youth exchanges across Caribbean Barbados Today28/08/20250177 views Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is calling on Caribbean leaders to create more opportunities for young people to experience life in other regional territories, saying initiatives like the CARIFESTA XV… Read more
Rowe marks fourth year of back-to-school giveback in The City Shamar Blunt28/08/20250354 views Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate for The City of Bridgetown, Dale Rowe, has once again reached out to families in need through his annual back-to-school initiative. This year marked the… Read more
Bar Association prepares response to citizenship and immigration proposals Barbados Today28/08/20250361 views The Barbados Bar Association has welcomed the government’s announcement that the proposed reforms will be circulated widely for public and stakeholder review. President Kaye Williams said the association is also… Read more
62-year-old with 94 convictions jailed for theft Jenique Belgrave28/08/202504.4K views At 62 years old, Patrick Bruce DaSilvia has 94 convictions to his name, the latest two of which were added during his appearance in a Bridgetown Court on Wednesday. … Read more
Financial advisors to guide small businesses Barbados Today28/08/20250114 views Government is moving to provide greater support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by ensuring they have the financial expertise needed to thrive. Speaking at the closing ceremony of… Read more