Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Saturday paid tribute to Erskine Griffith, who has died, praising his legacy of public service and announcing that he will receive an official funeral. Mottley… The post Former top public servant Erskine Griffith dies appeared first on Barbados Today .
There was a time when catching your favourite song took patience. You waited for it to come on the radio and, if you wanted to hear it again without waiting… The post Radio to Reels: Who Decides What’s a Hit Today? appeared first on Barbados Today .
Shelley Elizabeth Weir, founder of the Hope Foundation and patient advocate, has been remembered as a pioneering patient advocate who helped change the conversation around lupus and other chronic illnesses… The post Shelley Weir remembered as patient advocate, trailblazer, phenomenal woman appeared first on Barbados Today .
A 26‑year‑old man accused of murder has been remanded to the Barbados Prison Service at Dodds. Jevon O’Brien Richardson, who has no fixed place of abode, is charged with killing… The post Murder accused remanded appeared first on Barbados Today .
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has thrown Barbados’ support behind Guyanese former foreign minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett to become the 10th United Nations Secretary-General, while playing down the prospect of seeking the… The post Backing Guyana’s candidate, PM cools talk of own UN bid appeared first on Barbados Today .
West Indies batsman Amir Jangoo believes the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against India will provide a valuable measure of where the regional side currently stands. Jangoo’s assessment mirrors that… The post Jangoo: India series a true Test for West Indies appeared first on Barbados Today .
From Gaza and Ukraine to Sudan and Yemen, escalating conflicts are taking a mounting human and economic toll, prompting Prime Minister Mia Mottley to propose a new United Nations mechanism… The post Mottley proposes UN teams to tackle global conflicts appeared first on Barbados Today .
Twenty-eight teachers and coaches have taken another step towards strengthening grassroots football in Barbados after completing a Barbados Football Association (BFA) ‘D’ Diploma course aimed at improving the standard of… The post BFA boosts youth football coaching appeared first on Barbados Today .
The nation’s leaders have been urged to give young people a greater role in shaping the country’s future, with two senior youth officials calling for more meaningful opportunities for them… The post Young leaders call for greater say in nation’s future appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Barbados Fire Academy, the fire service’s training arm, will undergo an international accreditation assessment in just over two weeks, a move Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard said could help… The post Fire Academy preps for global accreditation appeared first on Barbados Today .
Businesses supervised by the Anti-Money Laundering Authority are steadily getting their records in order, but those that ignore a warning letter could face penalties, Compliance Officer Jamila Williams-Phillips said on… The post Anti-money laundering unit reports improved biz record-keeping appeared first on Barbados Today .
Barbados will host the second in-person meeting of the United Nations’ Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence in November, placing the Caribbean at the centre of a widening global… The post Barbados to host UN AI panel as global concern over safeguards grows appeared first on Barbados Today .
West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has been hailed as a student who did not simply excel, but went on to rewrite global history. The tribute came during a special… The post Roach’s 300-Test wicket milestone celebrated appeared first on Barbados Today .
Climate-vulnerable countries face an annual financing shortfall of about US$400bn by 2030 while being forced to pay billions more in borrowing costs because of their exposure to climate shocks, Prime… The post Mottley: Climate finance ‘math simply ain’t mathing’ appeared first on Barbados Today .
Students explored various job and entrepreneurship opportunities at the 3E’s Fair, hosted by the Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW) at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. The initiative is an extension of… The post Students explore career paths at 3E’s Fair appeared first on Barbados Today .
A total of $110 000 in performance incentives will be distributed by the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) to Barbadian athletes and teams who won medals at this year’s Commonwealth… The post BOA rewards Summer Games medallists with $110 000 payout appeared first on Barbados Today .
Prime Minister Kamla Persad- Bissessar is no longer persona non grata in Venezuela, with Caracas now declaring her “persona grata” following a meeting with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez in… The post Venezuela declares Persad-Bissessar persona grata as leaders agree to deepen ties appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) on Thursday insisted that chief executive officer James Paul retired on September 1, despite his repeated denials that he has left the post. BAS President… The post BAS maintains CEO retired, Paul pushes back appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Barbados National Energy Company Limited (BNECL) has appointed accomplished energy executive Michael Sargeant as its new chief executive officer, effective September 15. Sargeant brings almost four decades of international… The post BNECL appoints new chief executive officer appeared first on Barbados Today .
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has thrown Barbados’ support behind a push to curb the use of the United Nations Security Council veto in cases of mass atrocities, as she called… The post PM Mottley challenges UN veto power appeared first on Barbados Today .
History is against West Indies ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, which gets underway in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The regional side has not won a series against… The post Sammy backs Windies to rise to India challenge appeared first on Barbados Today .
A 12-member jury is expected to begin hearing evidence next Monday in the murder trial of Joel Philemon Maynard, who has denied killing Kevin Atherley in 2019. Maynard, now 38,… The post Jury to hear murder case next week appeared first on Barbados Today .
Alexis Lashley battled bravely but finished down the field, while Luke McIntyre was injured during a racing incident and did not finish, as the pair competed in the Junior World… The post Tough day for Barbadian pair at Junior World Triathlon Championships appeared first on Barbados Today .
The President’s Trust announced the official launch of The Chapman Challenge, a national initiative being undertaken under the patronage of President Jeffrey Bostic. “When I was elected as President of… The post The Chapman Challenge to officially launch on October 9 appeared first on Barbados Today .
Convicted murderer Romancia Odwin has told the No. 4 Supreme Court that she was defending herself when Ronald Smokey Skeete was killed, as her attorney urged the court to depart… The post Convicted murderer says she acted in self-defence appeared first on Barbados Today .
A mother and son have been ordered to serve prison terms of 29 years and 194 days, and five years and 62 days respectively, after being convicted over the death… The post Mother, son sentenced over fatal stabbing appeared first on Barbados Today .
The government is to begin construction next month on a $220 million project to reclaim irrigation water from wastewater in a bid to support farming and protect the environment, the… The post $220m water treatment project to begin in October appeared first on Barbados Today .
Viral videos of motorists performing stunts in the car park of a business have renewed concerns about unsafe driving and trespassing, with the firm at the centre of the videos… The post Stunt-driving videos prompt concern at firm appeared first on Barbados Today .
A 16-year-old boy on remand in prison has launched a constitutional challenge against the State, claiming the new Bail Act’s “exceptional circumstances” test for firearm offences keeps him locked up… The post Alleged offender, 16, sues State over bail law appeared first on Barbados Today .
What do you really know about Barbados Customs and Excise Department? For many people, their experience with Customs may be limited to declaring goods at the airport, collecting a package or dealing with paperwork for an import. But there is a much bigger story behind this critical Government agency. This year, Barbados Customs and Excise […] The post Barbados Customs & Excise mark 121 years appeared first on nationnews.com .
West Indies Women made a dominant start to their tour of Zimbabwe, cruising to a commanding 99-run victory over the hosts in the first One Day International (ODI) in Harare. … The post Matthews leads Windies’ charge in Harare appeared first on Barbados Today .
An overturned truck near the Norman Niles Roundabout has caused a back up of traffic. Police are on the scene investigating. The post Overturned truck causes traffic back-up appeared first on nationnews.com .
On the eve of their upcoming series in India, West Indies cricketers have been hit with the news that they will face pay cuts. The Windies arrived in the south Indian town of Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday morning and are preparing for the first match on Sunday afternoon. NATIONNEWS understands Cricket West Indies (CWI) delivered the […] The post CWI hits players with pay cuts on eve of series in India appeared first on nationnews.com .
Pete Russell is set to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Premier league following the end of the 2026 season. The organization made the bombshell announcement on Thursday morning, following the recent tournament which saw the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons win the final at Kensington Oval. The news came […] The post Pete Russell to step down as CPL Chief Executive Officer appeared first on nationnews.com .
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is to pay an official visit to Venezuela after she held a “cordial working meeting” on Wednesday with acting Venezuelan President, Delcy Rodríguez that both parties say heralds “the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations”. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing 81st […] The post Venezuela declares Trinidad PM persona grata appeared first on nationnews.com .
The Barbados Police Service has sought to clarify what it described as “misinformation” relating to the late payment for allowances and duties owed to police officers. A statement issued by Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce yesterday addressed claims of late payments to officers for extra duties and flexible responsibility duties. This was after social activist […] The post Top cop clears up late payment claims appeared first on nationnews.com .
Barbados is pursuing tax and investment agreements with less traditional markets, including a European nation with which informal discussions have been held, a senior government official said Wednesday, as Bridgetown… The post Barbados pursues new tax, investment treaties appeared first on Barbados Today .
Global vacation company Royal Caribbean Group is acquiring half of Caribbean all-inclusive resort brand Sandals Resorts for about US$3 billion. Sandals employees in Barbados and elsewhere have been told that following the transaction, which is expected to close in early 2027 pending necessary approvals, their “role, responsibilities and our dayto-day operations will continue as usual”. […] The post Royal Caribbean, Sandals strike deal appeared first on nationnews.com .
CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, has approved a US$200 000 (BDS$400 000) technical assistance grant for the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to improve… The post CAF grants US$200k for resilient housing standards appeared first on Barbados Today .
When police turned up at his Deacons Farm residence, Jason Errol Chapman ran into his yard and began pulling cannabis plants from the ground. The 42-year-old of Neptune Road now… The post Man fined for cannabis offences appeared first on Barbados Today .
James Paul has retired as chief executive officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), ending a lengthy tenure during which he became one of the most recognisable voices on issues… The post James Paul retires as BAS chief appeared first on Barbados Today .
Rayston Omarie Spence has to avoid several City areas as a condition of his bail after he appeared in a Bridgetown court on two charges. The 18-year-old of Nightengale Drive,… The post Bail conditions for robbery accused appeared first on Barbados Today .
Paradise maintained their lead at the top of the Barbados Football Association’s Kotex Women’s League, following a comprehensive 12-0 victory over Whitehall on home turf at Dover on Tuesday. The… The post BFA Kotex Women’s League – Paradise run riot in 12-0 rout of Whitehall appeared first on Barbados Today .
Firms urged to file beneficial ownership details before deadline" rel="nofollow"> The government is urging every company registered in Barbados to check, update and file its beneficial ownership information before the November deadline, as officials warn that compliance with the new… The post Firms urged to file beneficial ownership details before deadline appeared first on Barbados Today .
Nearly eight years after his termination, former chief executive officer Shawn Tudor has had his dismissal by the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) set aside by the High… The post Court quashes Tudor’s dismissal appeared first on Barbados Today .
A High Court judge has quashed a magistrate’s decision to commit former CLICO Life Insurance Company chairman Leroy Parris to stand trial for alleged theft and conspiracy. The government has… The post State to appeal High Court ruling on ex-CLICO boss appeared first on Barbados Today .
Fisherfolk at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex could have access to a fully operational ice machine within days, as the government continues efforts to maintain the ageing equipment while working towards… The post Ice machine back in action ‘within days’ appeared first on Barbados Today .
Staged school fights filmed and shared online demand more than punishment, behavioural scientist Professor Dwayne Devonish has warned. He has urged schools to pair the Ministry of Education Transformation’s zero-tolerance… The post Prevention urged alongside school-fight discipline appeared first on Barbados Today .
West Indies Women will chase a fourth consecutive ODI victory when they face Zimbabwe in the first match of their series in Harare on Thursday. The regional side won their… The post WI Women hunt fourth straight ODI win appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Senate on Wednesday moved to strengthen enforcement against money laundering and terrorist financing, passing bills aimed at demonstrating that the country’s safeguards work in practice ahead of an international… The post Senate passes anti-money laundering amendments ahead of 2027 review appeared first on Barbados Today .