News To Go: September 27, 2025

News To Go: September 27, 2025 I’M YASMINE JULMISSE WITH A LOOK AT YOUR NEWS TO GO. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS TIGHTENING RULES FOR NON-CITIZENS SEEKING COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSES. THIS COMES AFTER THREE DEADLY CRASHES, INCLUDING...

Barbados marks World Tourism Day

If Barbados is to unlock tourism’s true transformative potential, growth alone is not enough. That’s according to chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Authority, Javon Griffith. He says that beyond economic contributions, tourism tells the...

Barbados beyond the beaches

BARBADOS has long been known worldwide for its sun, sea, and sand. But step beyond the beaches and you’ll find a living culture rooted in history, rhythm, and community spirit, writes Damian Hall. I was born and raised in Barbados, but like many...

Ashes 2025–26: Cameron Green Speaks on Bowling Plans Ahead of Australia vs England Test Series (Watch Video)

Mumbai, October 3: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green said that while he is hoping for an unrestricted role as an all-rounder during the upcoming Ashes series at home starting in November, he could take up a lesser load as a bowler if he is...

Barbados calls for halt to growing military tensions in the region

Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, has sounded a sharp warning at the United Nations, urging respect for Caribbean sovereignty and a halt to growing military tensions in the region. Speaking to the 80th UN General Assembly, Prime Minister...

CARICOM private sector organization free movement promising for economic landscape; a ‘win-win’ echoes Skerrit

This week, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) saw the advent of the first stage of full free movement in four pioneering countries within the bloc, signifying a transformative step toward economic integration and regional cohesion; a move that...

Employers warned to get houses in order

Labour officer Sally-Ann King has warned employers to ‘get their houses in order’ before the Family Leave Bill becomes law, cautioning that those who breach its provisions could face fines of up to $50 000 or imprisonment for two years. Addressing...

CariGenetics and Bayview Laboratory Partner to Launch Genetic Testing in Barbados

44 Bayview Laboratory has announced a strategic partnership with CariGenetics, a Bermuda-based genetics company, to expand access to genetic testing in Barbados. This collaboration brings a new era of personalised healthcare to the island,...

Education official urges proactive school safety management

19 Concerns about health and safety in Barbados’ schools should be managed internally through proactive committees before escalating to the Ministry of Education or unions, Deputy Chief Education Officer Julia Beckles said on Monday. Addressing...

Symmonds casts moves to deepen CARICOM integration as historic milestone

15 Barbados is taking a major step towards freer movement across the Caribbean, with legislation that Foreign Minister Kerrie Symmonds said will give Barbadians the right to live and work in several regional states without permits. Symmonds framed...

Montserrat, PAHO Advance Plans to Boost Health Care

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Government of Montserrat are partnering to accelerate health system strengthening through a focused package of technical cooperation made possible, in part, by...

Statement | Chair of the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Environment and Sustainable Development | Passing of the Honourable Vaughn Miller, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources for The Commonwealth of The…

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that I, on behalf of the entire Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) for Environment and Sustainable Development of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), extend our heartfelt...

PM Mottley: “Barbados Joins Regional Free Movement Initiative with Pride and Purpose”

“This supports jobs, supports public services, and supports our future.” Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Mottley As of Wednesday, 1 October 2025, Barbados joins Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in fully...

Minister Weeks On RBR’s 60th Anniversary

“I rise to celebrate, with this Honourable House, the sixtieth anniversary of the Royal Bermuda Regiment and the proud legacy of service it represents,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 26]. Mr....

Barbados to host major disability conference in October

12 Barbados is preparing to welcome regional and international delegates for the second Caribbean Global Disability Conference from October 17 to 22 under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Advancing Inclusive Education for All Abilities”. The...

Barbados advierte sobre tensiones militares entre EE.UU. y Venezuela en el Caribe

Por Hira Humayun, CNN Barbados ha advertido sobre las tensiones militares entre Venezuela y Estados Unidos en el Caribe y ha enfatizado que las naciones insulares de la región no pueden ser vistas como “daños colaterales”. “En el mar Caribe, ahora...

Barbados enacts Insurance (Amendment) Act 2025

The Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2025 has been passed by Parliament in Barbados, bringing key changes to Barbados’ insurance regulatory framework. In a statement the Barbados Financial Services Commission pointed out that the Act amends the...

Defending Aruba’s Health Legacy at 40 Years of Status Aparte

0 As Aruba approaches the 40th anniversary of the Status Aparte, we reflect on what kind of nation we have built and what kind of nation we want to be. For me, this milestone carries deep personal meaning. It was one of the great honors and...

Analysts: T&T’s economy can’t support expanded Caricom migration

Barbados, Dominica, Belize, and St Vincent and the Grenadines have thrown open their borders for free movement of each other’s citizens. But while the decision has been hailed as a landmark for regional integration, experts suggest T&T is holding...

Diplomatic passports for the creatives were not influenced by politics – Ablakwa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said that the decision to hand diplomatic passports to five figures in Ghana’s creative space was taken purely on merit after consultations with the Ministry of Tourism. He noted that...