Family of Foul Bay stabbing victim in shock
Family members and friends of 31-year-old Javan Burton are in mourning following his death in a stabbing incident at Long Bay, St. Philip, over the weekend. When Barbados TODAY visited the home he shared with his family in Ocean City, St Philip, his mother, Marsha Burton, was a sight of grief and disbelief. Still in […]
Artisan calls for cultural workshops to boost visitor experience
Barbados’ vibrant cultural heritage could soon take centre stage in its tourism industry, thanks to a visionary proposal by woodwork artist Tito Clarke. By turning artisan workshops into interactive tourist attractions, Clarke aims to merge creativity with commerce, offering visitors an authentic taste of Barbadian artistry while empowering craftsmen. The artisan is urging the Ministry […]
Repairing Barbados
Many years ago, David Commissiong wrote an article entitled Ugly Barbados, in which he noted some aspects of Barbadian society and culture with which he found dissatisfaction. I agreed with most of the points he made then—and I still agree now. The recent shooting death of a 13-year-old schoolboy in a random explosion of gunfire […]
Players eyeing final week of Junior Nationals
Several talented young badminton players, including Yazmyn Eastmond, Isabelle Wood and Anik Price-Soudatt, were among those showing a determined mindset that stood out on court in the 2025 Joseph Gordon Junior Nationals last weekend at the Barbados Community College (BCC). As the final weekend of competition approaches on April 5 and 6 at the same […]
Industry needs national push to secure future – BAS CEO
The time is right for another nationwide campaign to follow up one launched two decades ago to boost domestic pork consumption, the chief executive of the Barbados Agricultural Society, James Paul, has suggested, warning that the industry’s survival depends on sustained demand despite recent investments by small farmers. His call came in response to […]
Walkers Reserve launches landmark osprey nesting platform
Conservation efforts in Barbados soared to new heights on Wednesday with the unveiling of the island’s first-ever osprey nesting and monitoring platform, a significant development in the regional fight to protect biodiversity and combat climate change. The platform, installed at Walkers Reserve in St Andrew was launched through a collaboration between the Walkers Institute for […]
Donation Nation turns pre-loved items into over $100K for charities
Ten local charities received financial contributions totaling just over $100 000 from the Future Centre Trust on Wednesday, thanks to proceeds generated by Donation Nation—a charity shop that transforms gently used goods into vital support for charitable causes. The handover ceremony was part of the Trust’s bi-annual fund distribution, which also supports environmental initiatives. […]
From quarry to green hub: Walker’s Reserve leads change
One of Barbados’ most ambitious climate resilience projects, Walkers Reserve, is taking root in the Scotland District, where a former sand quarry has been transformed into the Caribbean’s largest regenerative hub. Now a national model for sustainable development and ecological restoration, its leaders are calling for increased collaboration and financial support to expand its reach […]
QEH showcases healthcare careers to tackle staff shortages
In a move to attract young new talent, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) opened its grounds to secondary school students for a career showcase on Wednesday. The fair was designed to address critical staffing gaps in specialties from cardiology to health data management. Students from across the island gathered in the hospital’s courtyard […]
Energy drink distributor slammed for ‘environmental neglect’
Environmentalist Kammie Holder has launched a scathing attack on the importer of a popular Jamaican energy drink, accusing the company of flouting environmental laws and neglecting its corporate social responsibility as discarded bottles increasingly litter the island. Holder, the chair of the Future Centre Trust, accused beverage distributors of prioritising profits over environmental responsibility, […]