Emancipation walk organisers expect up to 10 000 participants
Organisers of the annual Emancipation Walk and Concert are preparing for record crowds of up to 10 000 people this year, as the country celebrates the 60th anniversary of Independence... The post Emancipation walk organisers expect up to 10 000 participants appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-07-02 15:00:00

Execs target ‘invincibility’ mindset in push to tackle chronic disease
Healthcare and insurance executives have warned that entrenched cultural attitudes among younger Barbadians are fuelling the island’s chronic disease crisis, urging earlier intervention and routine screening to reverse the trend.... The post Execs target ‘invincibility’ mindset in push to tackle chronic disease appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-07-02 14:30:44

Archer: Youth must lead tourism transformation
As the 2026 Barbados Tourism Youth Congress got underway on Wednesday, youth and culture minister Senator Shane Archer challenged young people to step forward as leaders and help reshape tourism.... The post Archer: Youth must lead tourism transformation appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-07-02 14:00:54

Prevention push: free health checks launched for insured BARP members
The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP), has launched a major preventative healthcare initiative aimed at reversing high rates of chronic disease, with free annual medical assessments now being offered... The post Prevention push: free health checks launched for insured BARP members appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-07-02 13:30:48

‘Strong year’ for AffinityPlus
Another leading credit union is reporting a strong financial year. AffinityPlus Credit Union Limited, which held its 42nd annual general meeting on Saturday, said the 2025/2026 financial year which ended March 31 was one of growth. Dalton Medford, who served as president during the year, said the financial cooperative “recorded yet another strong year-end performance [...] The post ‘Strong year’ for AffinityPlus appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-07-01 14:00:00

Democratic League of Women hails first female top cop
The women’s arm of the Democratic Labour Party has welcomed the appointment of Deputy Commissioner Sonia Boyce as the next Commissioner of Police, describing the historic move as an important... The post Democratic League of Women hails first female top cop appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-07-01 13:45:10

Reform blueprint earns praise at national ideas forum
A St George resident has set out an ambitious, integrated strategy for the island’s future, winning strong praise from attorney general Wilfred Abrahams at Monday’s Ideas Forum in the Glebe.... The post Reform blueprint earns praise at national ideas forum appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-07-01 13:30:17

Murder trial of St George duo set to begin Monday
The trial of two St George men in the alleged slaying of a Guyanese woman is scheduled to begin on Monday in the No. 3 Supreme Court before Justice Carlisle... The post Murder trial of St George duo set to begin Monday appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-07-01 13:15:58

NHC tenants ‘deserve better maintenance’ as ownership awaits – Rowe
Long-serving tenants of National Housing Corporation (NHC) units deserve better treatment while they await ownership of their homes, Deputy Speaker Neil Rowe told the House of Assembly on Tuesday. While... The post NHC tenants ‘deserve better maintenance’ as ownership awaits – Rowe appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-07-01 13:00:56

Stage set for Party Monarch
A woman will set the pace in the Power Soca competition, while reigning Pic O De Crop monarch Mr Blood will open the Sweet Soca showdown, when the curtain rises on the National Cultural Foundation’s (NCF) brand new Banks Party Monarch Powered By Hitz 106.7 FM Competition on July 12, at the National Botanical Gardens. It will be one stage [...] The post Stage set for Party Monarch appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-07-01 13:00:00

Govt to review emergency management laws after regional disasters
A review of national emergency management legislation and disaster response systems is to be undertaken as authorities seek to strengthen national preparedness in the wake of recent regional crises, including... The post Govt to review emergency management laws after regional disasters appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-30 12:30:15

Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday
For USA’s 250th birthday, we asked Canadians what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.
2026-06-30 12:21:38

Estados Unidos: La Corte Suprema amplia las facultades de Trump, pero blinda la Reserva Federal
La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos amplió este lunes las facultades del presidente Donald Trump para destituir a directivos de agencias federales independientes, con la excepción de la Reserva Federal.
2026-06-30 12:20:38

New opportunities ‘coming’ for St Michael South youth
Young entrepreneurs in St Michael South are set to benefit from a series of constituency projects, including a business empowerment centre, a new community empowerment centre and major road improvements,... The post New opportunities ‘coming’ for St Michael South youth appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-30 12:00:55

Man bonded after admitting to insulting police officer
Andre Omar Thompson, of Exchange, St George, told the court he did not realise the individual was a police officer when he was instructed to move out of the road. ... The post Man bonded after admitting to insulting police officer appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-30 11:30:39

US Supreme Court to rule on birthright citizenship and trans athletes
The two highly anticipated rulings are core agenda items for President Donald Trump.
2026-06-30 11:14:49

Terremotos na Venezuela: NASA aponta quase 60 mil edifícios danificados ou destruídos
O duplo terremoto que atingiu a Venezuela na semana passada deixou pelo menos 1.719 mortos e cerca de 50 mil desaparecidos, segundo o balanço mais recente divulgado pelas autoridades na segunda-feira (29). Imagens de satélite analisadas pela NASA indicam, porém, que a dimensão da destruição pode ser ainda maior: a agência estima que cerca de 58.870 edifícios tenham sido danificados ou destruídos no país.
2026-06-30 09:40:51

Cooperatives promote peace through unity
The cooperative movement is calling for greater unity and peace across society through dialogue and collaboration. Registrar of Cooperatives Brent Gittens made the call during a service at the James... The post Cooperatives promote peace through unity appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-28 21:10:12

Deputy Commissioner Sonia Boyce to be appointed Commissioner of Police
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... The post Deputy Commissioner Sonia Boyce to be appointed Commissioner of Police appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-28 04:01:56

Venezuela earthquakes live: US says sending military ships, planes to provide aid to Venezuela
The United States said Thursday it was deploying two warships, transport planes and helicopters and mobilizing $150 million in aid to assist earthquake-hit Venezuela.The aid push follows back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck near Venezuela's Caribbean coast on Wednesday, collapsing buildings, damaging the country's main airport and prompting warnings of heavy casualties. At least 235 people have died. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
2026-06-26 01:30:59

‘Anticipatory action’: New scheme calculates payouts before impact
About 6 000 fisherfolk are set to benefit from a pioneering insurance mechanism that will release funds before hurricanes strike, giving them critical time to secure vessels and livelihoods, Barbados... The post ‘Anticipatory action’: New scheme calculates payouts before impact appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-26 00:00:04

Low coverage leaves Barbados vulnerable to disaster costs
Barbados is entering another hurricane season with tens of thousands of homes still uninsured, raising concerns about the island’s financial resilience in the face of increasingly frequent and costly natural... The post Low coverage leaves Barbados vulnerable to disaster costs appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-25 23:15:13

Man remanded on serious bodily harm charge
A St Michael man has been remanded to Dodds Prison after appearing in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on a charge of causing serious bodily harm. Jahbarrie Kimar Lionel Walcott... The post Man remanded on serious bodily harm charge appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-25 23:00:16

Venezuela quake renews warning for Barbados
A powerful earthquake off Venezuela has renewed calls for Barbadians to remain prepared for earthquake and tsunami hazards, with disaster officials warning that the island sits in a region that... The post Venezuela quake renews warning for Barbados appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-25 22:45:29

Parish Land defeat Pro Shottas in BFA Division One clash
The Barbados Football Association Division One title race has been thrown wide open after second-placed Parish Land stunned leaders Pro Shottas 2-0 on Wednesday, closing the gap at the top... The post Parish Land defeat Pro Shottas in BFA Division One clash appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-25 22:30:14

Man pleads guilty to weapon, ammo charges
The circumstances surrounding how a St Philip man was found in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition will be outlined in the Supreme Court next week before sentencing. During... The post Man pleads guilty to weapon, ammo charges appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-25 22:15:00

Venezuela: Dos terremotos dejan al menos 32 muertos, 700 heridos e importantes daños
Dos potentes terremotos casi consecutivos sacudieron este miércoles a Venezuela y provocaron al menos 32 muertos y más de 700 heridos, en medio de la destrucción de edificios y escenas de pánico en Caracas y otras partes del país, según reportes oficiales.
2026-06-25 01:40:15

Top female performer Skai Cox swims, earns way to Harrison College
The 11-year-old Head Girl of St George Primary School, Skai Cox, who placed seventh islandwide and emerged as the top female performer at her school in this year’s 11-Plus examination,... The post Top female performer Skai Cox swims, earns way to Harrison College appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-25 00:15:36

Caribbean urged to deepen judicial cooperation with EU partners
Caribbean nations must boost judicial cooperation with European counterparts if they are to dismantle sophisticated transnational criminal networks, a senior United Nations official in the region said on Wednesday. Deputy... The post Caribbean urged to deepen judicial cooperation with EU partners appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-25 00:00:52

No tsunami threat to Barbados after 7.1 earthquake off Venezuela
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, but the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says there is no tsunami threat or expected impacts for Barbados.... The post No tsunami threat to Barbados after 7.1 earthquake off Venezuela appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-24 23:47:53

Govt to put studios, creative arts into schools
The government will install fully equipped music production studios in a number of secondary schools and introduce a national student festival to create clear career pathways into the global entertainment... The post Govt to put studios, creative arts into schools appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-24 23:30:29

EU envoy: Caribbean key cocaine corridor into Europe
The Caribbean has emerged as a primary corridor for cocaine and other illicit goods entering Europe, prompting renewed calls for stronger judicial cooperation to dismantle criminal networks exploiting the region’s... The post EU envoy: Caribbean key cocaine corridor into Europe appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-24 23:15:32

Chase targets series victory over Sri Lanka
West Indies captain Roston Chase is eyeing a breakthrough victory in the ICC Test Championship cycle as the regional side prepares to launch its series against Sri Lanka in the... The post Chase targets series victory over Sri Lanka appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-24 23:00:54

Common Entrance results show ‘worrying fall’ in English scores
A sharp fall in English scores and continuing weaknesses in literacy and mathematics in this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination should alert the public that young learners’ grammar and... The post Common Entrance results show ‘worrying fall’ in English scores appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-24 22:30:00

Lawmakers welcome new safeguards for credit union members
A long-time parliamentarian and the labour minister have thrown their support behind the depositors insurance bill, calling it consistent with the credit union principle of “people helping people”. The Protection... The post Lawmakers welcome new safeguards for credit union members appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-24 00:15:52

Insurance gaps leave Barbados exposed to climate, economic shocks, minister warns
Barbados needs wider insurance coverage across key sectors such as housing and agriculture to reduce the financial burden on the state after disasters, Economic Affairs Minister Marsha Caddle has warned,... The post Insurance gaps leave Barbados exposed to climate, economic shocks, minister warns appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-24 00:00:33

BUT blames funding gap, closures for private schools outperforming public
The Ministry of Education Transformation must urgently explain why the island’s private schools are outperforming public educational institutions, the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has demanded. ​BUT President Rudy Lovell... The post BUT blames funding gap, closures for private schools outperforming public appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-23 23:45:07

Sports minister pays tribute to basketball ‘icon’ Dwight Rouse
Tributes continue to pour in for former Barbados basketball captain and veteran coach Dwight Rouse, with Minister of Sport and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith describing him as an icon whose... The post Sports minister pays tribute to basketball ‘icon’ Dwight Rouse appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-23 23:30:04

Barbados launches new climate finance initiative with OPEC Fund
Barbados has partnered with the OPEC Fund for International Development to launch the Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Compact, a new initiative aimed at helping climate-vulnerable countries access more affordable financing. The launch took place at the OPEC Fund Development Forum in Vienna and brings together 78 climate-vulnerable economies and more than 15 development finance institutions. [...] The post Barbados launches new climate finance initiative with OPEC Fund appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-06-23 23:28:48

St George Primary student secures top 10 place in BSSEE
St George Primary student Tyriq Goddard placed tenth overall in this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE), following the release of results on Monday. Tyriq, who was among the 12 top performers, achieved an overall score of 243.59 and earned a place at Queen’s College. Speaking during a breakfast outing with his family this [...] The post St George Primary student secures top 10 place in BSSEE appeared first on nationnews.com .
2026-06-23 23:23:40

Eleven charged with Savvy On The Bay attack remanded again
Eight men and three juveniles have been remanded for another 28 days in connection with the alleged assault and robbery of an American visitor at Savvy On The Bay. Joshua... The post Eleven charged with Savvy On The Bay attack remanded again appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-23 23:15:57

Credit union leaders hail deposit insurance ‘fairness’
Legislation to extend deposit insurance to credit union members is set to transform confidence in the sector, placing their savings on an equal footing with those held in commercial banks... The post Credit union leaders hail deposit insurance ‘fairness’ appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-23 23:00:29

Aggravated burglar fined, warned by judge
A High Court judge has fined a Deacons Farm man $3 500 for aggravated burglary, ordering compensation to the complainant while warning him not to reappear before the courts. Zeco... The post Aggravated burglar fined, warned by judge appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-23 22:44:31

Candidate numbers decline continues as access accommodations reach record high
The Ministry of Education Transformation is pressing ahead with phasing out the traditional common entrance examination from September, replacing the high-stakes, single-day test with a continuous assessment model designed to... The post Candidate numbers decline continues as access accommodations reach record high appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-23 00:15:05

St Gabriel’s claims top boy, girl in Common Entrance
In a rare double triumph, the private St Gabriel’s School has secured both the top male and female positions in this year’s Common Entrance Examination, marking a historic first for... The post St Gabriel’s claims top boy, girl in Common Entrance appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-23 00:00:47

Man jailed for stealing lumber from bakery
Nelroy Peter Calderon has been sentenced to three months in prison after admitting to stealing lumber from Purity Bakeries. The 44-year-old of no fixed address was brought before Acting Chief... The post Man jailed for stealing lumber from bakery appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-22 23:45:29

Chapman Lane man remanded on firearm charge
A 26-year-old City general worker has been remanded after appearing before the court on a firearm charge allegedly linked to a shooting incident in Chapman Lane earlier this month. Mahindra... The post Chapman Lane man remanded on firearm charge appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-22 23:30:59

Disaster response gaps ‘could deepen harm to vulnerable youth’
A lack of coordinated disaster response could leave vulnerable young people facing greater harm, Minister of Home Affairs Gregory Nicholls has warned, urging closer collaboration among agencies responsible for their... The post Disaster response gaps ‘could deepen harm to vulnerable youth’ appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-22 22:45:05

St Gabriel’s tops exam as teachers urge stronger reading habits
As St Gabriel’s Primary School celebrated securing both the top boy and top girl in this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination, teachers are warning that declining English results nationwide... The post St Gabriel’s tops exam as teachers urge stronger reading habits appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-22 22:30:28

Health ministry turns to food industry as NCD treatment bill tops $825m
At a time when Barbados is spending between $375m and $825m annually treating non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the government is turning to the food industry as a key partner in helping... The post Health ministry turns to food industry as NCD treatment bill tops $825m appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-22 22:15:06

St Gabriel’s Primary students take top honours in Common Entrance
The private St Gabriel’s Primary School secured the top boy and top girl honours in this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination, placing four pupils among the island’s top ten... The post St Gabriel’s Primary students take top honours in Common Entrance appeared first on Barbados Today .
2026-06-22 22:00:11