CourtJudicialLocal News Court file delays leave cases hanging for years by Jenique Belgrave 21/08/2026 written by Jenique Belgrave 4 min read Two senior attorneys say accused people can wait up to three years or more for case files in the Magistratesโ Courts, a situation which can prolong remand periods for some … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal News UWI scientists eye non-chemical alternatives to curb vector-borne diseases by Emmanuel Joseph 21/08/2026 written by Emmanuel Joseph 4 min read University scientists are preparing to test a new mosquito-control device in Barbados while exploring another biological approach that has significantly reduced dengue infections and hospitalisations in overseas trials, Barbados TODAY … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local News โGrandfathersโ enlisted to steer young men by Shamar Blunt 21/08/2026 written by Shamar Blunt 2 min read A new mentorship initiative pairing senior men with young males across Barbados is expected to be rolled out in the coming weeks as part of efforts to address delinquency and … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News CAPE success, CSEC gains highlight local CXC results by Ricardo Roberts 21/08/2026 written by Ricardo Roberts 3 min read Barbados recorded a 93.8 per cent overall pass rate in the 2026 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), while improvements were also recorded in several areas at the Caribbean Secondary Education … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
FootballLocal NewsSports Christ Church club seal second successive promotion after just one season in Division One by Barbados Today 21/08/2026 written by Barbados Today 3 min read Parish Land have secured promotion to the Barbados Football Associationโs Premier League for the 2027 season, continuing a rapid rise that has seen the Christ Church club promoted in successive … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEducationLocal News BVTB doubles down on culinary training by Lourianne Graham 21/08/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 2 min read Demand for culinary training remains strong at the Barbados Vocational Training Board, with its international cuisine programme expanding from two to six classes and the possibility of doubling that number, … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Labourer granted bail on cannabis charges by Jenique Belgrave 21/08/2026 written by Jenique Belgrave 1 min read A 26-year-old labourer has been granted bail after denying cannabis trafficking and importation charges in a Bridgetown court. Donstone McDonald Powlett, of 6th Avenue, New Orleans, pleaded not guilty to … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureLocal NewsYouth Summer camp showcases campersโ creativity, culture by Lauryn Escamilla 21/08/2026 written by Lauryn Escamilla 3 min read The work of about 50 children who spent the past six weeks exploring Barbadian and Caribbean culture was on display on Thursday as the Division of Youth Affairsโ National Summer … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Vocational training board turns away trainees as demand outstrips capacity by Lourianne Graham 21/08/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 4 min read The Barbados Vocational Training Board is facing a major capacity challenge as demand for skills training remains strong, with 1 500 people applying for its Construction Gateway programme. As the … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtLocal News Thief jailed for stealing farm produce by Jenique Belgrave 21/08/2026 written by Jenique Belgrave 1 min read Anderson Keith Patrick Jackman has been sentenced to six months at Dodds Prison after admitting to stealing produce from the Pine Agricultural Basin. The 31-year-old, of My Lords Hill, appeared … Continue Reading 21/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
