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UN youth advisor from Barbados represents Caribbean at Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi
Dominica News Online - Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at 3:04 PM Ashley LashleyAshley Lashley of Barbados, recently appointed as one of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Youth Advisors on Climate Change, made her inaugural international...
Owner: Timothy Durand
Corporate Barbados must get serious about mental health
4 Each year, World Mental Health Day offers the world a moment to pause, reflect, and recommit to mental health well-being, a cause that touches every family, workplace, and community. We in Barbados have made steady progress in recent years in...
Owner: Peter Harris
Tonight’s weather forecast for Friday, October 10, 2025
Here is the weather forecast, as provided by the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern is dominant across the island. General Forecast: Mix of clear skies and clouds with a few...
Owner: Barbadian Government
Gilani lauded as he shakes hands with Indians in Barbados moot
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said he had warmly shaken hands with the Indian delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados and expressed his readiness to do so again. While presiding over a...
Owner: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman & Mir Javed Rahman
Weather forecast for Friday, October 10, 2025
Here is the weather forecast, as provided by the Barbados Meteorological Services. Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern will slowly rebuild across the island. General Forecast: Partly cloudy to cloudy with a few brief scattered light...
Owner: Barbadian Government
Bad weather forces early closure of Globe Drive-In
Bad weather has forced one of Barbados’ most popular entertainment spots to close its gates earlier than planned. But management at the Globe Drive-In says they’re using the downtime to improve their services and customer experience. Our Deanzer...
Owner: Barbadian Government
Nagaland delegates attend 68th CPC in Barbados
Delegates from the Nagaland Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Branch are participating in the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), one of the largest gatherings of Commonwealth Parliamentarians, currently underway in...
Owner: Geoffrey Yaden
Mamma Mia! Barbados Talking To Italy.
- Advertisement - Barbados took part in the 12th Italy–Latin America and Caribbean Ministerial Conference in Rome on October 7. The event was led by Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani. It brought together senior...
Owner: Kenneth Williams
Wetang’ula pushes for democratic unity, inclusion at Commonwealth Barbados Summit
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CPA Secretary General Stephen with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula Twigg on October 10, 2025/NA National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for renewed unity and commitment to democracy within the Commonwealth Parliamentary...
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Guest post: How Caribbean states are shifting climate legislation
The Caribbean region is among the most vulnerable to climate change, despite historically contributing less than half of one percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Rising sea levels, extreme heat and more frequent and intense storms – such as...
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Barbados, Belize, Dominica, And St. Vincent Sign Historic Pact Allowing Citizens To Live And Work Freely Across Borders
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Colourful houses on the tropical island of Barbados in the Caribbean getty In a major step toward establishing a single economic market across the Caribbean, four nations have signed a landmark agreement creating an EU-style freedom-of-movement...
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Weather forecast for Thursday, October 9, 2025
Here is the weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: Tropical Storm Jerry will be northeast of the island. General Forecast: Sunny at first, becoming increasingly cloudy, a few scattered...
Owner: Barbadian Government
Jamaica and Barbados agree to youth agriculture exchange
Jamaica and Barbados have agreed to implement a joint youth exchange programme under the Regional Youth in Agriculture Strategy to strengthen cooperation in livestock and crop production. The initiative, which is expected to begin by the fourth...
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OP-ED: Savings alone can’t weather the storm – stronger climate protection for the Caribbean
Hurricane Irma’s destruction on Barbuda, 2017. Photo credit: Shannon Stapleton)Ask any farmer, fisher, or vendor across the Caribbean how they prepare for storms, and the answer may vary. It may be a call to a close family or friend, a community...
Owner: Timothy Durand
Flash-Flood Watch in effect for Barbados
A flash-flood watch has been issued for Barbados as Tropical Storm Jerry continues to move north of the island, bringing gusty winds, intermittent moderate to heavy showers, and thunderstorms. The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said these...
Owner: Trinidad and Tobago Government
Barbados PM urges Commonwealth to play leading role in safeguarding democracy
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley Wednesday urged the 56-member Commonwealth grouping to lead by example and demonstrate that democracy, even in the most trying times, remains the fairest and most effective path to...
Owner: Adam Stewart
Dubai Top Rankings for Luxury Fall Destinations with Summer Climate
Dubai has emerged as the world’s premier luxury destination for fall travelers seeking summer weather, combining the warmest autumn temperatures at 30°C with the longest sunshine hours and the most Michelin-starred restaurants of any location...
Owner: Roger Agambire Agana
Tonight’s weather forecast for Thursday, October 9, 2025
Here is the weather forecast provided by the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: Tropical Storm Jerry is moving west-northwestward away from the island. General Forecast: Cloudy to overcast with...
Owner: Barbadian Government
Barbados Named Earthshot Climate Finalist For Finance Initiatives.
- Advertisement - Barbados has been named a 2025 Finalist for The Earthshot Prize in the “Fix Our Climate” category. The award recognizes its leadership in changing how global climate and development finance works, and for helping small island and...
Owner: Kenneth Williams
A New Era for Regional Tourism: OECS Launches Climate Action Plan
In the Eastern Caribbean, tourism is the heartbeat of the economies of many islands. It creates livelihood for countless families and connects our vibrant island cultures to the world. From fishermen supplying local restaurants to artisans...
Owner: Federation Media Group