The discovery of three microbial strains in sargassum could help Barbados secure new intellectual property, expand scientific research and turn marine resources into high-value commercial products, Science and Technology Minister… The post Sargassum microbes to drive new science hub appeared first on Barbados Today .
Barbados risks losing ground in its drive for international climate finance unless it can provide the detailed, reliable data lenders and donors require, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment,… The post Data gaps ‘threaten’ global climate funding access appeared first on Barbados Today .
Climate plans across Barbados and five other Eastern Caribbean countries do not contain the measures needed to track whether climate investments are actually benefiting children, according to a new UNICEF… The post Climate plans fail to track investment in children – study appeared first on Barbados Today .
Barbados may see a shift in its climate by mid-century. A new analysis warns that dry spells could last up to four months annually. The region also expects 80 more days each year with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
Two University of the West Indies (The UWI) researchers have been named 2026 Yidan Prize laureates for Education Development. Widely regarded as the world’s highest accolade in education, the award… The post UWI researchers win world’s largest education prize for transforming early childhood development appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Ministry of Education is taking extra measures to protect students as Barbados faces temperatures of up to 33°C and continued hot, dry conditions. The move comes as the Barbados… The post Schools to get climate-friendly uniforms as heat concerns grow appeared first on Barbados Today .
A new study has confirmed that coral around Barbados is in decline, a conclusion tied to the work of professor Robin Mahon. The research backs up what people on the island have observed about the state of the reefs for years. At the same time, Barbados has moved ahead with measures to protect its coastline. The island depends heavily on its shores for tourism and faces growing pressure from environmental change. How well the new protections hold up will show in the years ahead.
Shoppers at the new Massy Worthing supercentre will soon have 200 more parking spaces. Phase 2 of the Worthing Redevelopment Project got underway this week, with demolition of the old… The post Massy Worthing demolition begins, 200 new spaces coming appeared first on Barbados Today .