Plan to pilot year-round revamp of Cheapside Market Shanna Moore29/06/20260323 views A pilot plan to turn Cheapside Market into a more organised, year-round attraction — with cooking demonstrations, entertainment and a stronger draw for young people and visitors — has been… Read more
Robber spent stolen cash on shoes, bills after hold-up Jenique Belgrave29/06/20260848 views An armed robber who targeted a Black Rock supermarket told police he used the stolen money to pay bills and buy clothing, after initially claiming he needed it for medical… Read more
$272m pipeline targets infrastructure, technology, growth Shanna Moore29/06/20260545 views Minister of Agriculture Dr Shantal Munro-Knight on Monday laid out an ambitious roadmap to reposition agriculture as a pillar of national resilience, with sweeping reforms, expanded technical capacity, and roughly… Read more
Hurricane shelter readiness ‘strengthened’ ahead of 2026 season Shamar Blunt29/06/2026056 views The government has significantly improved the readiness of its hurricane shelters ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, with most facilities upgraded and contingency measures in place to offset temporary closures,… Read more
Official funeral for Dr Shelly-Ann Latoya Cox Barbados Today29/06/202601.6K views The late Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr Shelly-Ann Latoya Cox, will be accorded an official funeral on Monday, July 13. The service will be held at the Wildey Gymnasium, from 1p.m.,… Read more
Electric postal cart signals shift towards greener postal fleet Shamar Blunt29/06/20260101 views A new electric utility cart for the Barbados Postal Service marks the first tangible step in a planned overhaul of the agency’s vehicle fleet, as the government pushes towards its… Read more
Younger men boost turnout at prostate cancer walk Lourianne Graham29/06/2026047 views The annual CEMIX Prostate Cancer Walk and Run drew a strong turnout on Sunday, with organisers reporting growing interest in the awareness initiative, particularly among younger men, even as broader… Read more
‘4-way 2A’: Four-lane Highway 2A ‘in works’ Lourianne Graham29/06/202601.1K views The government is moving ahead with plans to widen Highway 2A – the Ronald Mapp Highway – to four lanes as part of its wider effort to ease traffic congestion… Read more
West Indies back fearless approach ahead of Australia semi-final Barbados Today29/06/2026066 views West Indies captain Hayley Matthews believes the regional side will need to be at its best to secure an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final berth when they face Australia… Read more
Paradise fight back to beat Wales in Champions Cup final Kurtis Hinds29/06/2026060 views Coach Mario Harte credited his side’s grit and determination after Paradise fought back from a goal down to defeat Weymouth Wales in Sunday’s Barbados Football Association Champions Cup final, at… Read more