Barbados Today

Man remanded after indecent assault of tourist

A Hothersal Turning man who admitted to the “mistake” of indecently assaulting a female tourist in Bridgetown has been remanded to Dodds Prison,…

California visitor creates heritage travel initiative inspired by Barbados

California native Rufiena Jones founded the Sankofa Wellness Project to connect members of the African diaspora with Barbados' rich cultural her…

Sinckler: Caribbean could be investment hub

Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Sinckler on Wednesday urged international investors to view the Caribbean not as a group of small, vulnerable mar…

Men admit to stealing from Massy in separate cases

Two men have admitted in court to stealing food items from Massy supermarkets in separate incidents earlier this month.

Mandatory fishers insurance plan ‘could sink’ small boat owners

A key figure in the fishing industry is warning that a proposed move to make insurance compulsory for all boat owners could force small operator…

Fishermen raise concern over ice, bait, insurance, diesel costs

The fishing industry fears that limited ice-making capacity could jeopardise the quality and freshness of catches when the peak fishing season b…

Experts urge border reform to counter trade fragmentation

Caribbean governments must modernise border systems, reduce port and travel costs, and improve real-time data sharing to protect regional trade

Eyelash technician denies cruise assault

A 22-year-old eyelash technician denied assaulting another woman on a party cruise within Barbados’ territorial waters on Sunday.

Man remanded after admitting to theft

A 26-year-old St Michael man was remanded to Dodds Prison after admitting to stealing $580 from a woman who had offered him food at her home.

Baird’s global legacy comes home to Arch Hall

Arch Hall native Dr Keith Baird, an American educator, linguist, and linguistic anthropologist, was on Sunday memorialised with a sign in his co…

More young mums reluctant to breastfeed as attitudes shift

More young mothers are reluctant to breastfeed because of lifestyle preferences and work commitments, making targeted education more important t…

Brittons Hill teen reported missing

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 14-year-old girl Aaliyah Patricia Phillips of Villa Road, Brittons Hill, St Micha…

Sea cadets head to Hong Kong for international exchange

A Barbados Sea Cadets team is on its way to Hong Kong for a 10-day international camp to train alongside counterparts from Asia and Africa while…

Deanstown Heights: Credit union packages land, house, finance, insurance

A new St James housing development promising 34 affordable homes is set to expand options for Barbadians seeking home ownership, with more than…

Potholes complaints, bus tracking top Pearly app usage - developer

Potholes have quickly become the dominant complaint on the newly launched Pearly digital platform, with thousands of Barbadians logging road def…

Bilingual road signs welcomed amid call for wider Spanish adoption

A government move to install bilingual road signs has drawn support while prompting calls for a national push to make Spanish widely spoken in B…

Mums face barriers to sustained breastfeeding, experts warn

Returning to work, limited support at home and in the workplace, and a lack of knowledge about breastfeeding are among the biggest reasons mothe…

QEH breastfeeding advocate calls for workplace support as mums return to work

Healthcare professionals have renewed the call for employers to provide dedicated spaces where women can express and safely store breast milk as…