85 years of standing up for workers

The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) was established on October 4, 1941, at a time when working people were demanding a greater say in their lives and livelihoods. What started with...

Fitch keeps B+ rating with a positive outlook

Fitch has affirmed its B+ with a positive outlook credit rating for Barbados, dashing the authorities’ previous hope...

CIF hoping people make use of US$25m available

Organisers of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026, now being held in Barbados, are hoping that participants will...

Costly funding challenge for renewables

Financial barriers, including lenders wary of what they believe are higher risks in the Caribbean, are hindering renewable...

BETCUL celebrates 60 years of service

What began in 1965 as a simple idea among ten Cable & Wireless employees has grown into six...

15 injured in Charles Rowe bridge smash-up

Fifteen people were...

King George brings laughter on his birthday

Barbados’ latest centenarian...

Coast Guard officer on bail

AFTER ALMOST THREE...

Man’s bones found in St Lucy

The remains of...