Natalie Abrahams: Breaking Barriers as Digicel Barbados’ First Female CEO
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Barbados TODAY highlighted women working in various fields – from health to telecoms, from development to politics – as they share their sources of success and triumph over challenges they have encountered. Below is an interview with Natalie Abrahams, Digicel Barbados CEO, about her journey. It is not OK […]
Hermina Elcock: Transforming Media and Business Leadership in Barbados
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Barbados TODAY highlighted women working in various fields – from health to telecoms, from development to politics – as they share their sources of success and triumph over challenges they have encountered. Below is an interview with Hermina Elcock, Journalist and Businesswoman, about her journey. My father taught me […]
Carina Cockburn: Driving Economic Growth and Gender Equality in Barbados
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Barbados TODAY highlighted women working in various fields – from health to telecoms, from development to politics – as they share their sources of success and triumph over challenges they have encountered. Below is an interview with Carina Cockburn, IDB Barbados Representative, about her journey. “I think you can […]
Julie “Jules” Reid: A Leader in Barbados’ Healthcare Sector
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Barbados TODAY highlighted women working in various fields – from health to telecoms, from development to politics – as they share their sources of success and triumph over challenges they have encountered. Below is an interview with Julie “Jules” Reid, Healthcare Administrator, about her journey. Hospital administration requires a […]
Ronelle King: Championing Gender Rights and Youth Advocacy in Barbados
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Barbados TODAY highlighted women working in various fields – from health to telecoms, from development to politics – as they share their sources of success and triumph over challenges they have encountered. Below is an interview with Ronelle King, Gender Rights Advocate, as she shares her journey. Gender Rights […]
Trinidad and Tobago to vote in General Elections on April 28
The people of Trinidad and Tobago will go to the polls on Monday, April 28. Newly appointed Prime Minister Stuart Young on Tuesday advised President Christina Kangaloo to dissolve Parliament with effect from midnight Tuesday, March 18 in accordance with Section 68 of the Constitution, The Prime Minister also advised the President to schedule Nomination […]
Former Anglican Archbishop Drexel Gomez hospitalised, prayers requested
The former leader of the Anglican Church in Barbados and the West Indies, Archbishop Drexel Gomez, is currently hospitalised in his home country, the Bahamas, due to a serious medical condition, Anglican Bishop, the Right Reverend Michael Maxwell has revealed. In a statement, Maxwell said Archbishop Gomez’s family has reported that he is conscious and […]
$10 million project to boost Police Service
Ground has been broken for two new dormitories at the Regional Police Training Centre (RPTC), a $10 million project aimed at increasing the police service. Each dormitory is designed to house 30 recruits, potentially boosting the service from 99 to 155 officers. While originally intended to support the growing number of female recruits, the dorms […]
Barbados sees gains, but challenges remain – Boyce
Independent Senator Kevin Boyce has warned that despite improvements in key economic indicators, Barbados faces a significant budget deficit in 2025, with government expenditure projected to exceed revenue by $1.15 billion. Speaking in the Senate on Monday, Boyce acknowledged the government’s fiscal progress, noting a drop in debt-to-GDP from 114.6 per cent in 2024 to […]
PSV operators complete training to boost service standards
In a step towards improving public transport, 45 public service vehicle operators have graduated from a comprehensive training programme aimed at boosting service standards, safety, and professionalism. The initiative, backed by key institutions, marks a crucial effort to address long-standing issues such as overcrowding and accountability, with participants and stakeholders alike expressing optimism about […]