Prime Minister of Barbados speaks out against US military presence in the Caribbean.

U.S. military operations in the Caribbean raise concerns as they undermine the area’s position as a Zone of Peace, said Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados Prime Minister of Barbados calls for stabilizing peace in the Caribbean. Photo: PL...

Barbados Minister Calls for Barrier-Free Caribbean.

- Advertisement - The Caribbean Disability Conference now taking place in Barbados is being called a “conference of transformation and transition.” Held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord’s Castle, it follows the theme “Breaking Barriers:...

Barbados to shine brightly for Independence

Barbadians can expect more than lights at roundabouts for this year’s national Independence celebrations. Sagicor Life Incorporated, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Community and People Empowerment, will be decorating 11 select...

Ashanti glows in Barbados while enjoying beach day with baby KK

Ashanti put her hourglass curves on display while enjoying a beach day in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Rock Wit U hitmaker, 45, soaked up the sun during her recent getaway, spending quality time with her baby son — whom she shares with rapper Nelly,...

Barbados ‘lacking PPP policies’

Government and the business community need to do more to facilitate and undertake investment projects using public-private partnerships (PPPs). That is the recommendation in the new Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report Catalyzing Capital:...

Mottley assures fair competition as Uber expands in Barbados

148 Prime Minister Mia Mottley has finally announced government’s position on the international ride-hailing company Uber, assuring Barbadians that the platform will not disadvantage local taxi operators. Speaking on the second day of the Barbados...

Barbados records 38th murder for 2025

Barbados has recorded its 38th homicide for the year following a shooting on Monday along St. Barnabas Road, St. Michael. Acting Inspector Ryan Brathwaite, police public relations officer, says officers at District A station responded to reports...

Reigniting the Singapore dream: Barbados at the crossroads

42 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2 Three decades ago, after an enlightening visit to Singapore, I coined the phrase, “Barbados: The Singapore of the Caribbean.” Today, I...

Barbados ‘rich with cultural and creative talent’

This country is rich with cultural and creative talent. But it now needs to empower young people to transition from idea to enterprise. That was one of the main points brought to the fore by Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and...

Brathwaite included in Pride squad for Super50 Cup, no room for Motara

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC) – FORMER West Indies Test captain, Kraigg Brathwaite, has been named in a 14-man Barbados Pride squad for next month’s CG United Super50 Cup in Trinidad and Tobago. However, no room has been found for teenaged leg...

Barbados hands over UNCTAD presidency to Switzerland

18 Barbados has officially handed over the presidency of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Quadrennial to Switzerland. Barbados was the first small island developing country to host an UNCTAD ministerial ocnference...

Barbados Guide wants a cleaner Barbados

20 One local company is proving that environmental care begins with community action. On Sunday morning, Barbados Guide, a local search engine platform, coordinated a group of volunteers to clean up Browne’s Beach, one of the island’s most popular...

This Resort on Barbados' 'Platinum Coast' Just Reopened With Beach Access, Swim-up Suites, Lagoon Pools, and a Rum Vault

Colony Club, a Luxury Collection Resort The spacious guest rooms and suites, surrounded by lush gardens and lagoon-style pools, feature private outdoor spaces and modern comforts like espresso machines, bathrobes, and Le Chemin by Byredo...

Barbados govt unveils $390M QEH expansion project

The government has secured US$195 million (BDS$390 million) to expand the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with groundbreaking expected before year-end and the project set to boost capacity by about 40 per cent, Minister of Health Senator Jerome Walcott...

Barbados still tops for Caribbean weddings

Barbados is still the best destination in the Caribbean to say “I do!” The World Travel Awards (WTA) team confirmed that accolade when they staged the Caribbean & North American Gala Ceremony on 4 October when Barbados was awarded the ‘Caribbean’s...

Weather forecast for Sunday, November 2, 2025

Here is the weather forecast provided by the Barbados Meteorological Services. Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern is the dominant feature. General Forecast: Mix of sunshine and clouds with a few isolated light showers. Haze Outlook: A...

Call for united front as Barbados faces climate realities

1 Barbados’ $11.5 billion investment plan for climate resilience demands urgent collective action, Senator Shantal Munro-Knight warned, urging Barbadians to harden their resolve and unite in facing the escalating crisis head-on. Senator...

Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness marks 16 years of service and support

0 The Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) is marking its 16th anniversary with a record of outcomes that the organisation says proves homelessness in Barbados can be reversed with consistent intervention, structure and partnership. In a...

Why aid workers are struggling to reach Jamaica’s hurricane-hit areas

Rescuers and aid workers fanned out across Jamaica on Saturday to distribute food and water and reach communities still isolated four days after Hurricane Melissa hit the island. A church lies damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in...

Barbados Puts the Brakes on Uber.

- Advertisement - Uber will have to play by Barbados’ rules if it wants to operate on the island. Transport and Works Minister Santia Bradshaw, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said that any rideshare company entering the market must obey local...