Roberts Manufacturing rebound fuels talk of growth under Proven

HEAVEN...Proven is continuously evaluating strategic options in the context of its broader portfolio. Roberts Manufacturing is back in focus. The Barbadian food producer, best known for its margarine and animal feed brands, has drawn renewed...

Engineers urged to lead Caribbean’s transformation

92 In a call blending urgency with optimism, the civil engineer who now runs the Caribbean Development Bank, Daniel Best, believes Caribbean engineers can be the architects of sweeping regional change — designing resilient futures in the face of...

Liberty Caribbean unveils 5G+ in Barbados!

Liberty Caribbean, with its brands Flow and Liberty Business, has announced the historic introduction of its 5G+ mobile network in Barbados, becoming the first telecom provider to usher in the next-generation of mobile connectivity on the island....

Guyana inks multi-million loan agreement with World Bank

The Government of Guyana, as part of its Integrated Transport Corridors Project, has inked a US$156 Million loan agreement with The World Bank. Senior Minister with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, signed the agreement on behalf of the...

Engineers honour excellence at annual awards dinner

9 The new Geriatric Hospital at Waterford — hailed as a model for innovation, sustainability and compassionate care — was named Project of the Year by the Barbados Association of Professional Engineers (BAPE) at its Annual Engineering Awards and...

Ghana and Barbados Chambers of Commerce to forge stronger ties at GUBA Awards Trade Conference 2025

A major partnership is taking shape between the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) and the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) as both institutions prepare to collaborate during the GUBA Trade & Investment...

Engineer Orson Alleyne receives prestigious BAPE award

107 Engineering excellence was showcased when the Barbados Association of Professional Engineers (BAPE) hosted the 2025 edition of its Annual Engineering Awards and Dinner at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort and Spa on Saturday...

Call to protect intellectual property

Barbadian musician, cultural administrator and businessman Pierce Antonio Rudder has called for a new era of respect for intellectual property rights in Barbados and the wider Caribbean, warning that the region’s creative industries cannot thrive...

No adjustment planned to garbage and sewage levy, says BWA

85 The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has ruled out any immediate adjustment to the Garbage and Sewage Contribution (GSC) levy, which helps fund the operational expenses of the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA). Acting CEO Christopher Mapp told a...

CARICOM free movement expands Belize’s economic potential

Not everyone in Belize is fully on board with our country implementing full free-movement of CARICOM nationals from Barbados, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines on October 1; and among those expressing some reservations is the main...

Barbados charts new path for inclusive sport with Paralympic pilot project

14 The Paralympic Movement in Barbados reached a turning point on Wednesday morning, as stakeholders gathered at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex to unveil the findings of a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at strengthening the National...

Ghana and Barbados Chambers of Commerce to forge stronger this year at GUBA Awards Trade Conference 2025

A major partnership is taking shape between the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) and the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) as both institutions prepare to collaborate during the GUBA Trade & Investment...

Stormont speaker Edwin Poots jets to the US days after returning from Barbados

Stormont speaker Edwin Poots is jetting off to the USA on Tuesday – just days days after returning from an all-expenses paid trip to Barbados. The former DUP minister is due to speak at a conference hosted by a private evangelical university in...

Tulisa confirms N-Dubz will tour again in 2027

Contostavlos, 37, rose to fame as the vocalist for the band, which had hits with songs including I Need You, Girls and Number 1, featuring Tinchy Stryder. Three years ago, after an 11-year hiatus, she returned to the award-winning trio with cousin...

Nandlall vows to make banking easier in Guyana, says barriers to opening accounts and accessing loans will be dismantled

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, has assured that the government is actively working to remove unnecessary obstacles in Guyana’s banking system to make it easier for citizens to open bank accounts and access...

Barbados charting new course for its maritime industry

Barbados is charting a new course for its maritime industry. The Barbados Maritime Transport Administration, in partnership with three leading training institutions, has officially launched the National Maritime Training and Employment Programme....

Agriculture minister plans to give update on sugar sector

61 The government is preparing to make an announcement on the future of the sugar industry, Barbados TODAY can reveal. The announcement comes as frustration among sugar industry employees reaches a critical point, following the collapse of a major...

Jamaica, US Deepen Long-Standing Alliance to Secure the Caribbean

Facing persistent threats to regional security and stability posed by transnational crime, Jamaica and the United States maintain a steadfast and vital security alliance. This partnership serves as a fundamental pillar for the security of both...

Cunard’s Dazzling Queen Elizabeth Arrives to Miami for the First Time

This week, the recently refreshed Queen Elizabeth arrived at PortMiami for the first time to begin a season of highly anticipated Caribbean voyages. For 185 years, Cunard’s Queens have embodied the pinnacle of British luxury travel, and now Queen...

Barbados PM Mottley praises President-elect Jeffrey Bostic as a unifying leader

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has hailed President-elect, the Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, as a leader of integrity, wisdom, and resilience — a man capable of uniting the nation and guiding Barbados confidently into the next chapter of its...