Gibbs pledges new focus on housing efficiency, upkeep Sheria Brathwaite25/09/2025094 views The new housing minister, Chris Gibbs, has used one of his first public appearances to signal a reset in housing policy, promising to overhaul the troubled HOPE programme and shift… Read more
Colombia’s president calls for criminal investigation against Trump over Caribbean strikes Barbados Today24/09/20250250 views BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday called for a criminal investigation against U.S. President Donald Trump and other officials involved in this month’s deadly strikes on boats in… Read more
Nurse attacks spark opposition calls for urgent security overhaul Barbados Today24/09/20250152 views Two violent incidents against nurses at public clinics have drawn sharp criticism from the opposition Democratic Labour Party, which on Tuesday pressed the Mottley administration to act swiftly to protect… Read more
Killing ourselves with our spoons, knives and forks Barbados Today24/09/20250481 views “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates, around 400 BC. Once upon a time, not so long ago, people ate most of their meals… Read more
Barbados set for 2026 CPL final Barbados Today24/09/202501.7K views The Kensington Oval will play host to the 2026 edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as the beloved Caribbean T20 franchise competition returns to the Mecca of… Read more
St James youth remanded for slapping nurse Jenique Belgrave24/09/20250760 views A 22-year-old man who slapped a 64-year-old nurse in her face at a polyclinic on Monday afternoon, triggering public outrage and the closure of the health facility, was remanded to… Read more
Reflections on Hurricane Janet Barbados Today24/09/20250222 views September 22, 2025, marked exactly 70 years since the eye of Hurricane Janet passed just south of Barbados, damaging 8 000 homes, shutting down the main radio station, blocking roads… Read more
An AI action plan for business Aguinaldo Belgrave24/09/2025090 views Small Business Week (SBW) 2025 has started, and similar to previous years, the theme for this year’s week of activities is expected to inform national conversations, influence policy decisions, and… Read more
Bajan chefs gear up to defend Caribbean title Shanna Moore24/09/202501.4K views As the countdown begins to the 2025 Taste of the Caribbean Competition, Barbados’ national culinary champions are doubling down on preparation, determined to defend their title on home soil and… Read more
Magistrate calls for State-funded paternity tests in child cases Emmanuel Joseph24/09/20250156 views A senior magistrate has urged the introduction of state-funded, mandatory DNA testing in all child maintenance cases, arguing it is the only way to ensure fairness and certainty for fathers… Read more