Barbados Today
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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital bed shortages delay admissions and elective surgery · Queen Elizabeth Hospital bed shortages are delaying patient admissions and limiting planned surgery.
- Salvation Army Barbados reports rising aid demand amid falling donations · Salvation Army Barbados sees increased aid demand as living costs rise and donations drop.
- Barbados developing national healthcare roadmap amid ageing population, NCD crisis · Barbados Minister Colin Jordan announced government work on a national care economy roadmap.
- Rising flu cases increase operational pressure on Queen Elizabeth Hospital · Barbados health officials report seasonal flu is adding strain to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
- West Indies coach Floyd Reifer warns team against complacency before second Test · West Indies assistant coach Floyd Reifer warns against complacency ahead of second Bangladesh Test.
- BAS President Backs Reducing Barbados Pork Imports To Support Local Farmers · Barbados Agricultural Society president supports government plans to cut pork imports.
- Minister Lashley warns school fight social media videos harm child futures · Minister Michael Lashley announces government early intervention plans for school violence.
- Michael Forde shares Barbados heritage with Ellerton Primary students · Veteran Michael Forde taught independence history at a school flag raising ceremony.
- Minister Lashley considers tougher Public Order Act penalties · Legal Affairs Minister Michael Lashley proposes strengthening public order legislation.
- Barbados economists say GDP growth fails to reflect household fortunes · Two UWI economists state official Barbados growth metrics do not match household experiences.
- Road closures announced for Inspector Anthony Cadogan's funeral · Police announce temporary road closures for Inspector Cadogan's military funeral on November 3.
- Barbados Union of Teachers demands wellness measures after educator deaths · Barbados Union of Teachers calls for health, workload and leave reforms for educators.
- UK ready for slavery reparations talks with Caribbean, Sir Hilary Beckles confirms · Sir Hilary Beckles states the UK will hold structured chattel slavery reparations discussions.
- Daren Sammy credits hard work for West Indies Test win over Bangladesh · West Indies coach Daren Sammy cites preparation for opening Test victory against Bangladesh.
- Barbados Central Bank Governor Warns Energy Support Is Not Indefinite · Central Bank Governor Kevin Greenidge warns government energy cost support cannot continue permanently.
- Barbados government commits to assist ailing former national artist · Barbados ministry will support dementia-stricken artist Adrian Compton after public appeal.
- Vintage SonFest gospel event unites generations in worship celebration · Multi-generational crowds gathered Saturday for Vintage SonFest gospel worship event.
- Barbados U-15 football team returns home after historic World Cup debut · Barbados Under-15 footballers return home as Tier F consolation World Cup champions.
- Woman granted $45000 bail on $121600 cannabis criminal charges · Natalie Jacinta Boyce received bail after pleading not guilty to four cannabis offences.
- Man sentenced to 10 months jail for Massy Distribution theft · Leron Bennett received 10 months prison after pleading guilty to theft from Massy Distribution.
- Two Barbados primary schools remain closed over unidentified odour · Eden Lodge and Good Shepherd primary schools stay closed during unknown odour investigation
- Barbados Deputy Police Chief Warns Against Youth Negative Influences · Deputy Police Commissioner Adrian Broomes urges Barbadian youth to reject harmful peer pressure.
- Barbados-born inventor Buddie Miller dies aged 81 in Trinidad · Inventor and former corporate executive Buddie Miller has died at age 81.
- Barbados Agriculture Minister To Curb Unnecessary Local Food Imports · Barbados Agriculture Minister signals review of pork and sugar imports to support domestic production.
- Barbados PM Mia Mottley honours late 108-year-old educator Dame Avisene Carrington · Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley led tributes after 108-year-old educator Dame Avisene Carrington died.
- Chef Anne-Marie Leach to appear at Barbados Food and Rum Festival 2026 · Chef Anne-Marie Leach will showcase plant-based local dishes at the 2026 Barbados Food and Rum Festival finale.
- Multiple persons summoned to Barbados Supreme Court for November 2026 appearances · Barbados Supreme Court published summons for listed individuals on 2 and 3 November 2026.
- Barbados sailor cannabis trial scheduled for jury verdict consideration · Sailor Walter Oneal Prescod's 2018 cannabis trial will proceed to jury next Thursday.
- Prosecution and defence disagree on sentence for grandfather manslaughter · Prosecutors seek 25 years, defence requests 15 years for Keon Downes' manslaughter conviction.
- Mia Mottley welcomes UK slavery apology talks amid reparations divide · Barbados PM Mia Mottley backs UK slavery dialogue despite financial reparations disagreement