The Latest - April 2, 2025
Local News
March 22, 2025
Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) Ends High Surf Advisory, Caution Still Advised: Statement on North Swells Diminishing
Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) ends High Surf Advisory due to reduced threat of large swells and choppy seas along the west coast. Public advised to remain cautious near beaches with lifeguards.
March 22, 2025
Road Closure Alert: Airy Hill Bottom to Braggs Hill Shut for 4 Months for Rehabilitation Works by MTW Scotland District Project
Roadway from Airy Hill Bottom to Braggs Hill in St Joseph closed for road rehabilitation works by MTW's Scotland District Road Rehabilitation Project. Detours provided for northbound and southbound traffic during the four-month closure.
March 22, 2025
ABC Highway Section Near Wildey Triangle to Close Nightly for Road Maintenance: Details & Traffic Advisory
ABC Highway section near Wildey Triangle to close nightly for 2 weeks starting March 24, 2025, for milling and paving works. Motorists advised on detours. Follow signage and flag personnel instructions.
March 22, 2025
Police Appeal for Information on Missing 20-Year-Old Rashaire Griffith-Garner in St. Michael - Can You Help?
Police seek public assistance in finding Rashaire Griffith-Garner, a 20-year-old last seen in St. Michael. Description includes physical features, tattoos, and frequented areas. Contact details for information provided.
Politics
March 22, 2025
Barbadians Protest Sale of National Land and Heritage Loss in The Love March Organized by Marcia Weekes
Barbadians protest sale of national land and heritage loss. Love March led by Marcia Weekes from Folkestone to Holetown Civic Centre, relocated for $88M hotel. Criticism over Afreximbank land deal. DLP members participate.
March 22, 2025
Assessing Barbados' 2025 Budget: Economic Challenges and Optimism
The article analyzes the recent budget presentation in a challenging economic environment, highlighting areas of improvement and existing weaknesses such as sectoral imbalances, high debt levels, and social challenges.
March 22, 2025
Barbados Gears Up for National Domestic Violence Action Plan with National Consultation
Barbados is developing a Roadmap for a National Domestic Violence Action Plan through a National Consultation involving key stakeholders to enhance the domestic violence response framework and address critical gaps.
March 22, 2025
Trump Revokes Security Clearances from Democratic Rivals and Former Officials
US President Trump revokes security clearances from defeated Democratic rivals Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, along with other officials, citing national interest concerns and past election interference accusations.
Sports
March 22, 2025
West Indies Cricket Organizations to Review Athlete Safeguarding Policies Amid Allegations
WIPA and CWI plan to review athlete safeguarding policies in response to reported sexual harassment allegations involving West Indies Women’s team members during the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
March 22, 2025
Combermere School Dominates BSSAC Zonal Championships with Double Title Win
Combermere School dominates the Brydens Stokes Esther Maynard and Shane Brathwaite Zone at BSSAC, securing both girls' and boys' titles with impressive performances. Exciting competition and record-breaking moments highlight the event.
March 22, 2025
Boxing Legend George Foreman Passes Away: Remembering the Heavyweight Champion's Enduring Career
Boxing legend George Foreman, known as Big George, passed away. He had a remarkable career, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and becoming a two-time world heavyweight champion. Tributes poured in from the boxing world.
March 22, 2025
Legendary Boxer George Foreman, World Champion Turned Grill Empire Founder, Passes Away at 76
George Foreman, the legendary boxer who reclaimed the heavyweight title at 45, passed away at 76. His boxing career, comeback, and successful grill enterprise are highlighted, with notable achievements and earnings.
Business
March 22, 2025
Addressing the Strategy-Execution Gap: Insights from Strategic Planning Conference
The Strategic Planning Conference highlighted the gap between strategy and execution, emphasizing the importance of aligning culture, technology, and leadership for successful implementation. Experts discussed achieving strategic synergy amidst constant change.
March 22, 2025
Reevaluating Economic Partnerships: Africa-Caribbean Relations and Ownership Opportunities
Exploring past foreign partnerships in the Caribbean and the implications for the new economic relationship with Africa. Afreximbank's initiative to boost Africa-Caribbean trade and investment raises questions on ownership and benefits for local economies.
March 22, 2025
Assessing Barbados' 2025 Budget: Economic Challenges and Optimism
The article analyzes the recent budget presentation in a challenging economic environment, highlighting areas of improvement and existing weaknesses such as sectoral imbalances, high debt levels, and social challenges.
March 22, 2025
Legendary Boxer George Foreman, World Champion Turned Grill Empire Founder, Passes Away at 76
George Foreman, the legendary boxer who reclaimed the heavyweight title at 45, passed away at 76. His boxing career, comeback, and successful grill enterprise are highlighted, with notable achievements and earnings.