Building boom exposes worker shortage, reliance on foreign labour Ricardo Roberts22/05/20260166 views Economist Jeremy Stephen has described the first 100 days of the Mia Mottley administration’s third term as “performing as expected”, arguing that intense global instability and macroeconomic pressures have forced… Read more
Stakeholders tout WI cricket revival ahead of Sri Lanka series Barbados Today22/05/2026091 views Chairman of Cricket West Indies’ international committee Anthony Davis, says the upcoming series against Sri Lanka is about more than results. For him, it’s about rebuilding the team and reconnecting… Read more
Wickham: 100-day window not fair grading tool to mark government Ricardo Roberts22/05/20260142 views As the Mia Mottley-led administration crosses the 100-day milestone of its latest term in office, political analyst and pollster Peter Wickham has cautioned against placing too much emphasis on the… Read more
Fiscal council re-established to strengthen public purse oversight Shanna Moore22/05/20260142 views The Ministry of Finance has re-established an independent fiscal watchdog, signalling a renewed push for transparency and accountability as global economic uncertainty intensifies and the country continues its long-term debt… Read more
Veteran lawyer backs ‘McKenzie friend’ services amid bar association dispute Jenique Belgrave22/05/202601.1K views A prominent constitutional lawyer has defended the role of ‘McKenzie friends’ — unlicensed legal advisers — arguing they provide lawful, much-needed support to people unable to afford legal representation, as… Read more
Mill disruptions, labour tensions extend difficult sugar season Ricardo Roberts21/05/20260542 views The government is preparing a restructuring of the sugar cane industry — the second in as many years — with a focus on improving yields, quality and long-term viability, Minister… Read more
ERT set to hear matter between Clarke, Starcom Network Emmanuel Joseph21/05/202604.9K views The Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) will now determine the outcome of the case in which popular radio broadcaster and veteran calypsonian Ronald De Announcer Clarke is claiming unfair dismissal by… Read more
Bristol murder trial: ‘I defended myself and struck her’ Jenique Belgrave21/05/20260689 views A murder accused told the High Court he acted in self-defence and never intended to harm Samara Bristol, as his trial continued before a 12-member jury. Roger Delisle Sealy of… Read more
More sponsors needed for improved BIMFC tournament Kurtis Hinds21/05/20260113 views Organisers of the Barbados Invitational Masters Football Classic (BIMFC) are keen to further expand the event’s appeal. This year’s competition runs from May 21 to 25 and speaking during Wednesday’s… Read more
Emergency agencies begin hurricane season planning Shanna Moore20/05/20260192 views With less than two weeks before the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the government has begun a fresh round of emergency preparedness meetings involving national security, health, utility,… Read more