Barbados set to have new President

Barbados is set to have a new Head of State. Former Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, has assented to be nominated as President of Barbados. This came after Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and...

The Prime Minister of Barbados calls for the defense of the world order based on rules

She warned that the truth, confidence and equity were crashed under the weight of war, inequality and climate crisis. “Countries of different sizes, capacities and cultures can only survive in the world in which we live if we maintain a system...

News You May Have Missed: October 2025

Aussies of the month: Aces Galore! Yes, you read that correctly as plural – Aussies of the Month. We saw several professional tour winners across the world, but no clear standout. So, the obvious development in the past month was the string of...

China opens door to trade reform

China will no longer be seeking special and differential treatment (SDT) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), opening the door for global trade reform that benefits Barbados and other small island developing states. Chinese Premier Li Qiang...

Minister: Caribbean must ‘lean’ more on each other

By FAY SIMMONS Tribune Business Reporter jsimmons@tribunemedia.net A Cabinet minister yesterday called for greater regional unity, and for Caribbean states to “lean” more on each other rather than relying solely on the US all the time. JoBeth...

Barbados Hails WTO’s Landmark Fisheries Deal

- Advertisement - Barbados has welcomed the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which came into force on Monday, September 15. This is the first WTO trade deal with a clear focus on sustainability. It bans...

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025 Final Preview: India Aims for Third Consecutive Win; Can Pakistan Pull Off an Upset?

Mumbai, September 27: India will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, set to take place at the Dubai International Stadium on September 28. This will be the first-ever Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan in the...

CTO to Host World Tourism Day Special Event Ahead of SOTIC 2025 in Barbados

Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Narendra Ramgulam, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Deputy Director of Sustainable Tourism, will moderate the World Tourism Day special proceedings BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (September 25, 2025) – The...

Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry Partners with GUBA for Historic Trade And Investment Conference and Awards in Barbados

The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has officially announced its partnership with the 2025 GUBA Trade & Investment Conference and Awards, taking place in Barbados from November 10th –12th, 2025. This landmark collaboration...

Demands for slavery reparations are historical nonsense and cartoonish in their simplicity. If Britain has to pay, so should descendants of the Africans and Arabs who also profited from the vile trade: NIGEL BIGGAR

Guilt can be good. It is healthy when it alerts us to having wronged someone and prompts us to put things right by apologising and repairing any damage we've done. But false guilt is not – the ridiculous sort our society is currently indulging in...

Professor warns of rising mental health risks linked to AI and social media

30 Concerns are mounting in Barbados over a growing pattern of associative disorders among young people linked to excessive use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media. Management and organisational behaviour specialist Professor Dwayne...

Barbados backs historic WTO pact on fishing subsidies

12 Barbados has welcomed the World Trade Organisation (WTO)’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which entered into force on Monday. This is the first WTO Trade Agreement that has clear sustainability elements, and will be key in the fight against...

Dragsters and Drifters Revving Up In Barbados.

- Advertisement - Barbados will stage its first Caribbean Motor Racing Festival from November 28 to December 1, in a move expected to boost sports tourism and attract visitors from across the region. Organised by the Barbados Association of...

Archbishop Drexel Gomez dies at 88

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – His Grace, the Most Reverend Drexel Wellington Gomez, former Archbishop and Primate of the Church in the Province of the West Indies and one of the Caribbean’s most respected Anglican leaders, died on Tuesday at the age of 88...

Prime Minister of Barbados calls for defence of rules-based world order

She warned that truth, trust and fairness were fraying under the weight of war, inequality and climate crisis. “Countries of different sizes, capacities and cultures can only survive in the world in which we live if we maintain a rules-based...

CARICOM Calls for Urgent Action on NCDs Amid Climate and Economic Pressures

Ending the epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is a daunting but not an insurmountable task that will require increased investment, innovative financing, stronger partnerships, and policy action, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM...

Caribbean cuisine business shares spice on Day 2 of BBQ on the River

PADUCAH — When you head to BBQ on the River, of course there is barbecue as far as the eye can see — but this year, if you look far enough, you may run into Vansauwa's Tacos and Vegan Eats serving Caribbean cuisine. Owners Zirconia and Desapea...

President Museveni Endorses Tooro Kingdom’s Agricultural and Youth Empowerment Initiatives

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged his full support to Tooro Kingdom’s ambitious agricultural and youth empowerment programs, describing them as a timely intervention to transform livelihoods at the grassroots level. The President met...

Asia Cup 2025: Captaincy Taking Toll on Suryakumar Yadav? Stats Reveal Staggering Slump

Mumbai, September 27: Suryakumar Yadav's downturn since donning the India skipper's hat continued, after he orchestrated a rustic knock against Sri Lanka in the Super Fours fixture at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday. In July last year, the...

Barbados can lead the Caribbean to a smoke-free future

150 Barbados stands at the cusp of making history. With smoking rates at just 6.4% of adults, the nation has achieved the lowest smoking prevalence in the Caribbean region. Yet despite this success, thousands of Barbadian lives remain at risk, and...