Observed annually on June 5, World Environment Day is the United Nations’ flagship initiative for encouraging worldwide awareness and action in support of environmental protection. The day serves as a reminder of the pressing challenges facing the ...

 Canada says it will deploy an estimated US$97 million through the GAIA Climate Loan Fund, which is designed to provide long-term loans for climate adaptation and mitigation projects across emerging markets and developing economies. It specifica...

Use it or risk losing it is the advice Racquel Moses, chief executive officer of the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator (CCSA) has for countries in the region now not taking full advantage of blue economy financing. Moses, who organisation connects ...

 West Indies Women emerged victorious in the Evara Tri-Nation T20I series after the final match between Ireland Women and Pakistan Women was abandoned without a ball being bowled here on Thursday. Both West Indies and Ireland ended on 10 po...

A senior Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) official is warning that artificial intelligence (AI) and platform-based employment are rapidly transforming the world of work and could leave workers vulnerable unless stronger protections are put in place. S...

China’s president Xi Jinping will meet Kim Jong Un next week in a trip to North Korea, in his first visit in nearly seven years, according to both countries’ state media. Xi will be in North Korea from 8 to 9 June at Kim’s invitatio...

Although the thick plume of Saharan dust that blanketed Barbados over the weekend has moved away from the island, international atmospheric scientists are warning that additional dust could reach the region in the coming days. Mark Parrington, senior...

Bermuda is mourning the death of Sir John Swan, the island’s longest serving Premier. Premier David Burt said, “Sir John dominated Bermuda’s politics for a generation and for over a decade served as Premier of Bermuda. His tenure was historic ...

Keeping the lights on across Barbados comes at a significant cost, with Barbados Light & Power Company Limited (BLPC) spending about $700 000 every month for rental of the 11 megawatts (MW) generation units. That monthly cost is expected to rise ...

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with a serious criminal investigation. Police say the individual is wanted for questioning and is being treated as part...