For 70 years, the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) has been helping to shape how we work in Barbados. Most of us know the BEC for its work on employment matters and industrial relations. But its role goes much deeper. Since 1951, the Confede...

The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) is set to introduce a formal reporting protocol for elder abuse, a move intended to create a more structured approach to protecting the island’s seniors. The announcement was made at the opening se...

Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector Colin Jordan is calling for serious mentorship programmes for Barbadian young men as males face a perceived crisis throughout the island. He made this appeal during remarks at the opening cerem...

Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in south-west France as strong winds push flames towards the city of Bordeaux, with one official saying they “are far from having the fire under control.” More than 250,000 people in France...

The Barbados Police Service has announced traffic changes ahead of the grand rehearsal for the State Funeral of the late National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield St. Auburn Sobers, which will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Several road c...