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
EconomyLocal News Nearly 12 000 receive reverse tax credits worth $16.2m – Straughn by Shanna Moore 13/12/2025 written by Shanna Moore 4 min read Almost 12 000 Barbadians have received reverse tax credits amounting to $16.2 million this week, delivering an end-of-year financial boost to low-income earners ahead of the Christmas holiday, Finance Minister … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News Thorne: Govt ignoring ‘murderously high’ cost of living by Sheria Brathwaite 13/12/2025 written by Sheria Brathwaite 1 min read Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne has accused the government of turning a blind eye to what he called “murderously high” prices and unchecked price gouging, warning that spiralling living … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News Minimum wage hike lags behind cost of living – CTUSAB by Sheria Brathwaite 13/12/2025 written by Sheria Brathwaite 3 min read The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) on Friday warned that the government’s planned two per cent minimum wage increase set for January falls short of … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsPolitics Thorne warns digital payment reforms risk excluding vulnerable Barbadians by Sheria Brathwaite 13/12/2025 written by Sheria Brathwaite 2 min read Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne suggested that the government’s move towards a fully digital payment system could marginalise vulnerable Barbadians and small cash-based businesses, urging clearer forecasts and assurances about its … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeLocal News St Michael man fined for cannabis trafficking and importation by Barbados Today 13/12/2025 written by Barbados Today 1 min read A St Michael man was fined $6,000 after pleading guilty to drug-related offences involving just over three kilograms of cannabis. Denson Emroy Bailey, 53, of #24 Tamarind Avenue, Culloden Road, … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSports New Zealand wrap up three-day victory over Windies by Barbados Today 13/12/2025 written by Barbados Today 3 min read Fast bowler Jacob Duffy ripped through the West Indies’ fragile batting lineup, with a second consecutive five-wicket haul to bowl New Zealand to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory inside three days … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsOpinion Caribbean unity: Built from below by Dr. Basil Springer 13/12/2025 written by Dr. Basil Springer 2 min read “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” – Ephesians 4:3 There is a saying, “Only gravediggers start at the top.” It’s … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMLocal NewsOpinion Weakness of sovereignty exposed: Why CARICOM should stand together by Sir Ronald Sanders 13/12/2025 written by Sir Ronald Sanders 5 min read The Caribbean is living through a moment of rising geopolitical tension. As the United States intensifies pressure on the Maduro government in Venezuela, the ripples reach CARICOM shores fast. None … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal NewsOpinion Healthy living this festive season and beyond by Barbados Today 13/12/2025 written by Barbados Today 6 min read … Because the best gifts are feeling good and staying healthy The holidays are coming — and so are the Christmas parties, the second helpings and ‘nuff’ food and drinks. … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Still making Christmas – even at ‘these prices’ by Barbados Today 13/12/2025 written by Barbados Today 4 min read With supermarket prices rising year after year, Barbadians are finding creative ways to keep the spirit of a traditional Christmas, from growing their own food to baking instead of buying, … Continue Reading 13/12/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
