Barbados Today

252 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• CARICOM Leaders Agree on Measures to Tackle Regional Cost-of-Living Crisis · CARICOM heads and private sector pledge actions to lower import costs and improve regional transport.
• DLP Urges Government Action on Hazardous Flooding at St Peter Highway · DLP demands urgent engineering assessment of flooding on KNR Husbands Highway at Heywoods Road, St Peter.
• Barbados Police Service Restructured to Boost Frontline Numbers and Digitalize Operations · Barbados Minister Lashley announces police restructuring to increase frontline deployment and modernize operations.
• Barbados Police Chief Sonia Boyce Promises Digital Transformation and Accountability · New Barbados Police Commissioner Sonia Boyce vows modernization and zero tolerance for misconduct.
• Young Workers Prioritize Self-Interest Over Traditional Union Solidarity · Dennis De Peiza argues that neoliberal policies and gig economy shifts drive young workers to prioritize self-interest over union membership.
• Pollster Peter Wickham Celebrates Aunt Sylvia Maxwell's 100th Birthday · Peter Wickham honors his aunt Sylvia Maxwell's century mark, noting her stress-free life and remarkable longevity.
• Barbados Agriculture Minister Announces Crackdown on Organized Farm Theft · Barbados Agriculture Minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight unveils new measures to combat organized praedial larceny after an overnight farm patrol.
• Barbados Hospital Lays 65 Unclaimed Bodies to Rest After Costly Storage · Queen Elizabeth Hospital disposes of 65 unclaimed remains following new Barbados regulations.
• Martinique and Barbados Sign Landmark Regional Cooperation Agreement · Martinique and Barbados leaders signed a five-year cooperation agreement at the CARICOM Summit to drive regional development.
• Barbados Homelessness Alliance Head Urges Emergency Powers for Hurricane Season · BAEH President Kemar Saffrey calls for state emergency orders to protect homeless during hurricanes.
• HRMAB Launches Workforce 2030 Conference to Combat Barbados Skills Drain · HRMAB announces October conference addressing workforce planning, brain drain, and generational diversity in Barbados.
• Vitel Lawes Called Up for West Indies ODI Series Against New Zealand · 19-year-old spinner Vitel Lawes joins West Indies squad for upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
• French Guiana Joins CARICOM as Eighth Associate Member · French Guiana signed an agreement to become CARICOM's eighth Associate Member during a meeting in Saint Lucia.
• Barbados Targets Short-Term Rentals and Lending to Boost Affordable Housing · Barbados Housing Minister unveils strategy to curb short-term rentals and ease mortgage access for locals.
• Barbados Reviews Black Belly Sheep Strategy Amid Stalled National Flock · Agriculture Minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight announces a new strategy to revive Barbados' Black Belly sheep population.
• West Indies End 23-Year Test Series Drought Against Sri Lanka · West Indies secure historic first Test series win over Sri Lanka since 2003 with a draw in Antigua.
• Martinique Takes Seat at CARICOM for First Time · Martinique officially joined CARICOM as an Associate Member, marking a historic milestone in its regional integration.
• CueSports Barbados Launches Pool in Schools Initiative with First Donation to Grantley Adams Memorial School · CueSports Barbados donates pool table to Grantley Adams Memorial School as part of its initiative to introduce pool to students.
• Barbados Residents Optimistic After Canal Upgrades Reduce Flooding Risk · Sunset Crest residents feel safer after government dredging and community cleanup efforts mitigate flood risks.
• Barbados Introduces New Wage Protection Bill to Strengthen Worker Rights · Barbados' Labour Minister Colin Jordan introduces the Protection of Wages Bill to enhance worker protections and enforce stricter penalties for wage exploitation.
• Barbados Urged to Fully Adopt Metric System to Boost Trade Efficiency · Barbados' BNSI advocates full metric system adoption to enhance trade efficiency and global competitiveness.
• Commonwealth Drafts Investment Plan Ahead of Leaders' Summit · Commonwealth officials finalize draft plan to boost investment and financial reforms ahead of November summit.
• Central Bank of Barbados Warns of Fraudulent WhatsApp Scams · The Central Bank of Barbados alerts the public to fraudulent WhatsApp calls impersonating the bank and BiMPay.
• Phoenix and Scorpions Split in Rugby League Draw as Lady Pelicans Dominate · Phoenix and Scorpions drew 10-10 in a hard-fought Rugby League match, while Lady Pelicans defeated Bajan Pride 10-0.
• CARICOM Seeks CCJ Advisory Opinion on Secretary General Reappointment · CARICOM seeks CCJ advisory opinion on the reappointment process of Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett following Trinidad and Tobago's objection.
• Barbados Citadelle Bajan Gin Wins Gold at 2026 Gin Masters · Stade's West Indies Rum Distillery's Citadelle Bajan secures Gold at the 2026 Gin Masters.
• RF Prime Dominates Police 9-0 in BFA Women's League Weekend · RF Prime secured a 9-0 victory over Police led by Daphne Watson-James in the BFA Women's League.
• Scientists Investigate Link Between Saharan Dust and Sargassum Seaweed Blooms · Researchers at Barbados study whether Saharan dust nutrients fuel sargassum growth.
• Black Rock Man Deon Pilgrim Killed in Early Morning Shooting, Family Suspects Robbery · Deon Pilgrim, a 40-year-old father, was fatally shot outside his Black Rock home, with relatives suspecting a robbery targeting his jewelry.
• Barbados Police Service Names New Senior Command Team Under First Female Commissioner · Barbados Police Service appoints two deputy and three assistant commissioners under new female commissioner Sonia Boyce