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
Arts & CultureCROP OVEREntertainmentLocal News Double Monarch: Mikey Mercer claims Sweet and Power Soca crowns by Fernella Wedderburn 13/07/2026 written by Fernella Wedderburn 1 min read Mikey Mercer completed a sensational double on Sunday night, capturing both the Sweet Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch crowns at the National Botanical Gardens during the Banks Party Monarch … Continue Reading 13/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityDeathLocal News Mourners pay respects to late Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox by Lauryn Escamilla 12/07/2026 written by Lauryn Escamilla 2 min read Family, friends, colleagues and members of the public gathered at Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Passage Road, St Michael on Sunday to pay their respects to Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann … Continue Reading 12/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CROP OVERLocal News ICE will bring the SOCA vibes by Barbados Today 12/07/2026 written by Barbados Today 2 min read ICE is back to ignite Crop Over Thursday with ICE SOCA โ Tropical Paradise, promising an immersive celebration of music, food and premium entertainment on Thursday, July 30, at Green … Continue Reading 12/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Nicholls urges โbalance’ in freedom of information debate by Ricardo Roberts 12/07/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 2 min read Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has called for a measured approach to discussions on freedom of information legislation, arguing that transparency must be balanced with the practical … Continue Reading 12/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Fish markets to close for official funeral on July 13 by Barbados Today 12/07/2026 written by Barbados Today 1 min read All fish markets and the Barbados Fisheries Division (BFD) will be closed on Monday, July 13, to facilitate staff attendance at the official funeral of the late Chief Fisheries Officer, … Continue Reading 12/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Untapped demand for Caribbean travel revealed by Barbados campaign, says TEMPO CEO by Barbados Today 12/07/2026 written by Barbados Today 2 min read A regional tourism promotion centred on Barbados has revealed strong “untapped demand” for Caribbean travel, particularly among diaspora audiences in the United States, according to organisers. The “Win a Trip … Continue Reading 12/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Teens seek common ground through culture, conversation by Lauryn Escamilla 12/07/2026 written by Lauryn Escamilla 4 min read Barbadian and American teenagers came together on Friday to explore the emotional challenges they share despite growing up in different countries in a teen mental health and cultural wellness workshop … Continue Reading 12/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News Govt opens doors for 92 young interns by Lourianne Graham 12/07/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 5 min read Some 92 young people are to gain real-world work experience in public service from Monday when they join an internship programme by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Information and … Continue Reading 12/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsRegional CARICOM leaders promise action as households feel cost-of-living pressure by Barbados Today 11/07/2026 written by Barbados Today 3 min read As households continue to feel the squeeze from rising cost of living, CARICOM leaders and the private sector have agreed on a series of measures to reduce import costs, improve … Continue Reading 11/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityEnvironmentLocal News DLP demands urgent action over โhazardousโ St Peter highway flooding by Ricardo Roberts 11/07/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 2 min read The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has demanded immediate government intervention to tackle persistent severe flooding on the KNR Husbands Highway at Heywoods Road, St Peter, warning that public safety is … Continue Reading 11/07/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
