Christmas Message 2024: Year of challenges
Warm greetings to all citizens, visitors, and members of The Barbados Police Service. As the Christmas season approaches, it brings with it the perfect opportunity to express gratitude for the blessings received throughout the year. It is a time for reflection, renewal, and fostering hope for continued growth – both professionally and personally – […]
Suriname’s ex-President Desi Bouterse dead at 79
Suriname’s fugitive former President Desi Bouterse has died aged 79, the country’s government said on Wednesday, almost a year after he fled authorities to avoid jail following his conviction over the murder of 15 political activists in 1982. “The government has been informed through the family and its own investigations of the passing of Mr. […]
‘Drive to survive’: Road safety chief urges caution as crashes surge
Barbados is facing a road safety crisis as the holiday season approaches, a campaigner said Tuesday, with a spike in preventable accidents raising an alarm. Roland Lowe, president of the Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA) and a former police officer urged drivers to exercise heightened caution while navigating the roads and prioritise safety amid the […]
One Bajan Family
Good morning, Barbados. It’s once again, that time of year where we celebrate the joy and love of this special season. This is a time that means so many things to so many people, not just here in our country, but across our diaspora and indeed, the world. So, whether you’re at home or […]
Phase 1 of the Newton Ancestrial Memorial begins
The Barbados Tourism Investment Inc. (BTI) is pleased to announce that Phase One of the construction of the Ancestral Memorial at Newton has commenced, further to all necessary applications, permissions, and notices. This initial phase represents an important milestone in the overall development and commemoration of this historic site. During the construction period, BTI remains […]
Embrace hope, joy, peace and love
Fellow Barbadians, residents, and visitors to our shores. It is Christmas time again and I greet you with all of the festive spirit of the season. The Christmas story is so familiar to all of us that like many other aspects of our lives, we take it all for granted. Mary and Joseph […]
Barbadians turn to short-term credit for holiday spending
Barbadians are increasingly turning to short-term loans to finance their holiday celebrations, with one leading microlender reporting a 17 per cent surge in demand compared to last year, highlighting the financial pressures many face during the festive season amidst rising costs and economic uncertainties. CEO of Axcel Finance, Samuel Rosenberg told Barbados TODAY: “There […]
Bajans officiating regional football
Three Barbadian referees have been racking up frequent flier miles in recent weeks, with Bermuda and St Vincent & the Grenadines. The Barbados Football Association (BFA) and the Barbados Football Referees Association (BFRA) have extended congratulations to all three, as the governing bodies prepare to increase the capacity of the island’s technical officials in coming […]
Barbadians stretch budgets, claim rising grocery costs
Barbadians are facing a tough Christmas as skyrocketing food prices, particularly for traditional holiday items like ham, force many to scale back their celebrations. Shoppers speaking to Barbados TODAY at supermarkets in St. Michael and Christ Church expressed shock and frustration at the cost of groceries, with some reporting price increases of up to 25 […]
BFA coaches to get Argentine training
The Barbados Football Association (BFA) on Tuesday announced that two Barbadian youth coaches will participate in a new initiative set to significantly strengthen football development in the region, specifically in Barbados and nine other Caribbean countries. The Argentine-Caribbean Youth Football: Training of Trainers Programme is a partnership between the Argentinian Estudiantes de La Plata […]