Local NewsPoliticsTravel Govt defends migration policy at UN forum by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 written by Barbados Today 3 min read Days after defending controversial immigration reforms in Parliament, the government has taken its case to the international stage, telling the United Nations that migration is essential to Barbados’ economic survival … Continue Reading 07/05/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CricketLocal NewsPress ReleasesSports Simmonds retained by Royals by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 Left-arm pacer Ramon Simmonds has been retained by the Barbados Royals for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The 24-year-old Barbadian, who has played four T20Is for the West Indies, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSchoolSports Odwin wins coveted award at SMU by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 By Terry Finisterre Barbados’ top female golfer Emily Odwin has added yet another accolade to her growing list of credentials. The 22-year-old Odwin was named Female Student-Athlete of the Year … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JamaicaLocal NewsRegionalSports Caribbean get stronger voice in global equestrian sport by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 The global equestrian community will now hear a stronger Caribbean voice at the highest levels of development, following the appointment of Equestrian Federation of Jamaica (EFJ) President Heidi Lalor to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
ElectionLocal NewsPoliticsRegional Antigua and Barbuda election review 2026 by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 The dust has now settled on the 2026 Antigua and Barbuda election, which is the Caribbean’s second major electoral contest of the year which appears to have followed a similar … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Health CareLocal NewsRegional CARPHA urges vigilance after cruise ship hantavirus cluster, regional risk low by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 by Barbados Today 07/05/2026 The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is advising its member states and the public that the risk of infection of hantavirus is low in the Caribbean region. On May 2, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CyclingLocal NewsSports Greaves off to flying start at Cycling Championships by Barbados Today 06/05/2026 by Barbados Today 06/05/2026 Barbadian junior cyclist Arielle Greaves delivered a sensational performance this morning in the flying 200m at the Junior Pan American Track Cycling Championships in Mexico, shattering the junior national record … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsYouth Police seeking public assistance in locating missing Keimone Donica Speede by Barbados Today 05/05/2026 by Barbados Today 05/05/2026 Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing girl Keimone Donica Speede, 14 years of Upper Carters Gap, Enterprise B, Christ Church who was last seen about 2:37 p.m. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal News IMF team in Barbados meeting with government officials by Barbados Today 05/05/2026 by Barbados Today 05/05/2026 A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in Barbados this week to meet with government to undertake the Fund’s regular Article IV consultations and to discuss a new … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSports Red Force confident ahead of playoff against Pride by Barbados Today 05/05/2026 by Barbados Today 05/05/2026 Amir Jangoo believes the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force have a prime opportunity to finally turn their strong start into a potential title push, as they prepare for a decisive … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
