President Ali needs to prove that Sartre was right

MOHAMED Irfaan Ali, I predicted, will eclipse Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham as the definitive leader of Guyana. I believe that legacy is being shaped at the moment, and there will be an explosive transformation of Guyana under his leadership by...

SVG will never be ‘over-commercialised,’ — Mark tells int’l media  

By Kenton X. Chance BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will never be an “over-commercialised” destination, the head of its tourism promotion agency has told regional and international journalists here. “We are making sure...

Odisha Assembly Speaker to attend 68th CPC in Barbados

Bhubaneswar, Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy will participate in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, along with other Indian delegates, an official said. Odisha Assembly Speaker to attend 68th CPC in...

Odisha Speaker Surama Padhy to attend Commonwealth meet in Barbados

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy will participate in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Bridgetown, Barbados, along with other Indian delegates, an official said. The CPC is the annual conference of the...

Barbados welcomes UN resolution creating gang suppression force for Haiti

8 Barbados and other CARICOM member states have welcomed a UN Security Council resolution creating a new Gang Suppression Force (GSF) of up to 5 500 personnel to deploy to Haiti. This resolution, passed on Monday, is designed to support ongoing...

Businesses along Roebuck St reopen following early morning blaze

Businesses along Roebuck Street, The City, have reopened following an early morning fire at the $2 Mega Store. However, Roebuck Street, from its junction with Magazine Lane, High Street, and Marhill Street to the traffic lights at Crumpton Street,...

India T20I Captain Suryakumar Yadav Feels ‘Unfortunate’ To Have Never Played Under MS Dhoni’s Captaincy

Mumbai, October 5: India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav revealed that he feels "unfortunate" about never having the opportunity to play under the legendary MS Dhoni's captaincy stint with the Indian team, a stalwart he always tried to learn from...

Barbados prepares for certification to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B

Bridgetown, Barbados, 3 October 2025 (PAHO) - Barbados is stepping up efforts to protect mothers and babies from HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, with the goal of achieving international certification for the elimination of mother-to-child...

Sagicor Life Inc. crowned best large business at BCCI Bicentennial Gala and Awards

2 On a night dedicated to honouring 200 years of business excellence, Sagicor Life Inc. (Sagicor) stood out as one of the evening’s top achievers, capturing the Best Business Award in the Large Business Category at the Barbados Chamber of Commerce...

Barbados and Dominica sign landmark MOU to boost Caribbean tourism with multi-destination packages

Two Caribbean islands one called the gem of Caribbean and the other called as the nature isle have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote joint tourism initiatives including multi-destination packages. This agreement signed...

Barbados, Belize, Dominica & St. Vincent and the Grenadines greenlight full, free movement 

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- implemented full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from Wednesday, 1 October 2025. This means that nationals of these four...

Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy to Attend 68th CPA Conference in Barbados

Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Smt. Surama Padhy will embark on an international visit from October 5 to 19 to participate in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference and the 9th Commonwealth Women...

New BPSA Chair warns crime threatens national and economic progress

33 The new Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA), James ‘Jimmy’ Clarke has warned that crime poses a direct economic threat — not just a national concern, but a force capable of undermining the country’s social fabric and...

Tobagonian named Caribbean Jr Minister of Tourism

News Kinnesha George An Hour Ago Tobagonian Jole St John, centre, was named Caribbean Junior Minister of Tourism. - Bishop's High School student Jole St John, 16, the Tobago Junior Secretary of Tourism, has secured first place in the 2025 Regional...

Minister reaffirms Caribbean tourism as a pillar of peace and identity

27 Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill has re-emphasised the importance of safeguarding the Caribbean’s tourism brand — one that has been celebrated for decades. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the State of the Tourism Industry Conference...

Barbados must speak up for the Caribbean – and for silenced consumers – at COP11

In just a few weeks, governments from across the world will gather in Geneva for the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). While attention often focuses on the big players, this year...

Barbados Says CARICOM Backs UN’s New Gang Force for Haiti.

- Advertisement - Barbados and other CARICOM nations have welcomed the UN Security Council’s September 30 resolution to create a new Gang Suppression Force (GSF) of up to 5,500 troops to be deployed in Haiti. The mission is aimed at tackling armed...

Minister Johnson Smith rejects claims of Jamaica’s silence on Gaza

Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith has pushed back against criticism that Jamaica has remained silent on the war in Gaza, insisting the country has been consistent in its support for peace and recognition of Palestine. -...

PM Mottley pays tribute to late businessman Thomas Grant

187 The death of Barbadian businessman Thomas “Tom” Grant has no doubt induced immense sadness that will last for some time, but his rags-to-riches story as a self-made entrepreneur who helped many along the way will remain an inspiration with...

CARICOM lawyers ‘must meet Barbados Bar requirements’

10 The Barbados Bar Association issued a firm reminder that all attorneys wishing to work in Barbados under the new CARICOM cross-border initiative must first satisfy the established legal entry and registration requirements, regardless of their...