Local NewsNews Historic documents destroyed in fire at Archives Department by Dawne Parris 18/06/2024 written by Dawne Parris 2 min read A fire sparked by a lightning strike just before midnight destroyed a two-storey block at the Archives Department which housed major historic documents. Chief archivist at the Barbados Archives Department, … Continue Reading 18/06/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Saharan dust haze continues to affect the island by Sandy Deane 24/12/2024 written by Sandy Deane 1 min read A severe dust haze warning and small craft advisory remains in effect as a moderate to thick layer of Saharan Dust haze continues to affect the island, the Barbados … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal News Restaurants brace for festive frenzy with early reservations by Barbados Today 24/12/2024 written by Barbados Today 4 min read Restaurants across Barbados are seeing a surge in early holiday bookings, with many fully reserved for Christmas Eve and Old Year’s Night. Restauranteurs told Barbados TODAY that demand has skyrocketed … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTribute Barbadian MIT professor awarded among top scientists in the Americas by Barbados Today 24/12/2024 written by Barbados Today 2 min read A Barbadian scientist who turned his father’s carpentry shop into a makeshift chemistry lab as a child has been recognised as one of the Western Hemisphere’s leading minds with a … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CharityLocal News Charity reports success in tackling homelessness by Shamar Blunt 24/12/2024 written by Shamar Blunt 3 min read The Barbados Alliance for Ending Homelessness (BAEH) has announced a remarkable 65 per cent success rate in reintegrating homeless individuals back into society, the result of innovative housing and job … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Rogue operators ‘hampering’ airport taxis holiday boom by Barbados Today 24/12/2024 written by Barbados Today 2 min read Airport taxi operators at Grantley Adams International Airport are reporting a seasonal boost in business, but the influx of unauthorised taxis—they called “snatchers”—is cutting into their seasonal earnings. Anthony Harewood, … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Sahara dust warning upgraded as severe haze blankets island by Barbados Today 24/12/2024 written by Barbados Today 1 min read Meteorologists on Monday issued a severe dust haze warning as a significant Sahara dust plume intensifies over the island, upgrading an earlier advisory issued on Sunday. The Barbados Meteorological Service … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News BLP’s Hinkson steps aside as Blackman takes lead in St James North by Shanna Moore 24/12/2024 written by Shanna Moore 4 min read Political analysts have praised the Barbados Labour Party’s (BLP) seamless succession planning following the announcement from MP Edmund Hinkson that he will not contest his St James North seat in … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSports Leslie, Lawrence, Clarke top Top 8 tennis by Barbados Today 24/12/2024 written by Barbados Today 2 min read Xavier Lawrence sprang the upset of the tournament, as the Barbados Tennis Association (BTA) Top 8 came to a head on Saturday at the National Tennis Centre in Wildey, whilst … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSports WI names squad for Pakistan Tests by Barbados Today 24/12/2024 written by Barbados Today 2 min read Amir Jangoo is being given a run in the longest format of the game, whilst all-format tweaker Gudakesh Motie is set to return. Those were the highlights, as Cricket West … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureLocal News Farmers turn to lab-grown slips as virus cripples sweet potato production by Sheria Brathwaite 24/12/2024 written by Sheria Brathwaite 3 min read A complex of viruses is attacking the sweet potato crop, slashing yields and driving prices to unprecedented highs this holiday season. The Ministry of Agriculture said it is working on … Continue Reading 24/12/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
