‘Building block’: Central Bank warns of labour bottleneck in construction boom Emmanuel Joseph30/10/20250375 views A shortage of skilled workers could raise operating costs and slow the island’s building boom, the Central Bank of Barbados warned, as projects across tourism, housing, water infrastructure, and roads… Read more
Visitor arrivals, cruise traffic boost foreign exchange earnings Emmanuel Joseph30/10/20250124 views Economy expands 2.7 per cent as unemployment hits record low. The Barbados economy grew steadily over the first nine months of 2025, with tourism, agriculture and construction boosting output… Read more
The Fourth Estate and the Caribbean Sea Barbados Today30/10/20250198 views Freedom of the Press does not free journalism from responsibility. Recent commentary declaring that the United States has “finally come to save the Caribbean” is more than a misguided opinion,… Read more
Taxi operators launch ride-hailing app Sheria Brathwaite30/10/202503.8K views Taxi operators on Wednesday rolled out their own ride-hailing app after months of planning and support from government and industry stakeholders. After voicing resistance to Uber’s entry into the transit… Read more
Pay up or miss out on Christmas rebate Lourianne Graham29/10/2025011.4K views Taxpayers in Barbados have been urged to pay their personal income tax, which was due in April, or risk missing out on the government’s promised $1300 rebate in December. On… Read more
Prime Minister’s Cup knockout round kicks off at Gall Hill Barbados Today29/10/20250114 views It is Do or Die! There will be no second chances as of Wednesday when the knockout round of the Prime Minister’s Cup kicks off at Gall Hill, St… Read more
Thorne: Govt masking worsening hardship with ‘pretty talk’ Shamar Blunt29/10/20250139 views Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne charged that the Mia Mottley administration is using “pretty talk” that is “painting illusions of prosperity” while many Barbadians struggle to make ends meet, alleging a… Read more
Bajan students in Jamaica accounted for as Hurricane Melissa batters island Lourianne Graham29/10/20250123 views All 41 Barbadian students in Jamaica are accounted for and have been accommodated safely, ahead of the passing of Hurricane Melissa. This was confirmed on Tuesday by Ambassador to… Read more
Highway murder accused remanded Jenique Belgrave28/10/20250352 views A 21-year-old murder accused has been remanded after appearing in the No. 1 District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Jabari Rashawn Waterman, of St Barnabas Road, St Michael, is charged… Read more
Oil exporters to fund national priorities – Straughn Emmanuel Joseph28/10/20250158 views Barbados is set to receive a significant economic boost as the OPEC Fund for International Development prepares to invest US$50 million ($100 million) through a policy-based loan to support the… Read more