Emmanuel Joseph

C uban solidarity groups in Barbados will be staging a two-hour picket outside the United States Embassy in Wildey, St Michael on Saturday.

P olice officers are backing an historic plan to introduce lighter, more comfortable uniforms for Crop Over , as authorities respond to forecasts of extreme heat expected to affect on-duty personnel, Barbados TODAY has learnt.

A surge in heat and persistent high winds is set to accelerate the spread and intensity of grass fires across the island, placing mounting pressure

F acing mounting public criticism over transparency to the Press, Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge has apologised for dismissing a reporter's

Private pharmacists are reviewing the new Medical Products Act, they said on Wednesday, raising concerns about how its provisions could affect the domestic drug supply and regulatory environment.

A short-term $7.9m subsidy designed to cushion households and businesses from rising fuel costs that was set to expire at month-end may be

T he latest attempt by Equity Insurance Company Limited to overturn the Financial Services Commission's move to wind up the insurer suffered a setback on Monday, as procedural issues delayed the start of a key appeal hearing.

A prospective homeowner is alleging that the state-owned housing company HOPE Inc has effectively shifted eligibility beyond the reach of low-income

C onsumer advocate Maureen Holder has slammed customer service standards in banking, warning that an overreliance on rigid procedures is undermining common-sense decision-making and frustrating customers across the island.

A bout 6 000 fisherfolk are set to benefit from a pioneering insurance mechanism that will release funds before hurricanes strike, giving them critical time to secure vessels and livelihoods, Barbados TODAY can reveal.