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
CricketSports Roach creates history in huge West Indies test win by Kurtis Hinds 28/06/2026 written by Kurtis Hinds 2 min read By Kurtis Hinds Kemar Roach took 4 for 51, including a historic 300th test wicket, as West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs during the first … Continue Reading 28/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Barbados forms alliance with AU in reparations fight by Ricardo Roberts 28/06/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 1 min read Barbados is set to take its fight for slavery reparations to the United Nations in a historic joint effort with the African Union (AU), Minister of Pan-African Affairs and Heritage … Continue Reading 28/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal News Historian unpacks Carlisle Bayโs role in British wealth by Ricardo Roberts 28/06/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 2 min read The historical impact of Carlisle Bay as both a financial juggernaut and a tactical military stronghold for the British Empire was laid bare at the latest instalment of the Standpipe … Continue Reading 28/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityEducationLocal News Prescod proposes structured state support for young Barbadian writers by Ricardo Roberts 28/06/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 2 min read Minister of Pan-African Affairs and Heritage, Trevor Prescod, has made a case for direct financial intervention from the government to support the nationโs young authors, insisting they should be compensated … Continue Reading 28/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPress ReleasesVenezuela BDF deploys advance party to Venezuela by Barbados Today 28/06/2026 written by Barbados Today 1 min read An advance team from the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) is currently deployed in earthquake-affected Venezuela for the purpose of establishing its Field Medical Hospital. The team accompanied by Ambassador to … Continue Reading 28/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Film intervention launched in honour of slain Barbadian teen by Ricardo Roberts 28/06/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 1 min read A film initiative aimed at helping to combat youth violence has been launched by local producer Kerri Birch. Titled โOnce Upon a Frameโ, the project serves as a tribute to … Continue Reading 28/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CommunityLocal NewsYouth Youth leaders urged to drive community change by Ricardo Roberts 28/06/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 2 min read Barbadian youth organisations have been challenged to recognise their unique power in driving social change and to look beyond mere titles to understand the true weight of leadership. The charge … Continue Reading 28/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsPress Releases Deputy Commissioner Sonia Boyce to be appointed Commissioner of Police by Barbados Today 28/06/2026 written by Barbados Today 2 min read Deputy Commissioner of Police (Ag.) Sonia Boyce will be appointed Commissioner of Police with effect from July 3, 2026, due to the impending retirement of Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce … Continue Reading 28/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth Second-place 11-Plus performer: Hard work, family support paved way to success by Lauryn Escamilla 27/06/2026 written by Lauryn Escamilla 4 min read The countryโs second-place Common Entrance performer, Hilda Skeene Primary Schoolโs Josiah Gibson, says hard work, determination and the support of his family helped him earn one of the countryโs highest … Continue Reading 27/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Lawyer weighs in on birth tourism debate by Jenique Belgrave 27/06/2026 written by Jenique Belgrave 4 min read Attorney-at-law Samuel Legay believes birth tourism can be beneficial to the country, but has urged government to ensure international agencies involved exercise proper diligence in screening participants to safeguard the … Continue Reading 27/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
