Before Guaranteed Transport Services became a business, it started with a frustration Shaq knew personally. Like many people in Barbados, he did not enjoy spending hours trying to sort out vehicle-related paperwork, licences, permits and registrations. It was the kind of task that could take over your day, involve a

The Reality Facing Barbados Today In Barbados, nearly 90% of our food is imported. It’s a statistic that carries real weight. For many families across the island, it shows up in rising grocery bills, limited access to healthy options, and the daily challenge of putting nourishing meals on the

There's something worth paying attention to when someone turns a genuine passion into a sustainable business — not through luck or a big investment, but through consistency, patience, and knowing their craft. Meet Acobie, the owner of A's Bike Shop and Repairs, a bicycle and e-bike repair

Sometimes the most impactful careers are built quietly, through service, consistency, and a deep desire to help others. That is exactly the space Natalee Harrigan operates in. As a self-employed Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner, Natalee delivers training, consultancy, and advocacy work that directly improves how people work and live.

January 1st is more than a date on the calendar. It is a pause. A breath. A moment to look back at how far we’ve come and to decide, intentionally, how we step forward. As we welcome 2026, one thing is clear: Barbados ended 2025 stronger, busier, and more

Today, 30 November, we honour more than a date on the calendar. We celebrate the nation’s spirit of freedom, identity, and possibility. In 1966, Barbados declared independence from British colonial rule and began shaping its own destiny. In 2021, the country took the next historic step by becoming a

For many Barbadians, the sea is a part of life, but not everyone feels at home in the water. That’s something Kaii Tudor, owner and head instructor at Sunseeker Swim School, is on a mission to change. SPONSORED Watch the the interview on Instagram. Watch Now How It All

Some people stumble upon their passion. Others, like Karen Walker of Walker’s Garden Nursery, bloom right where they’re planted. For Karen, what began as a simple love for nurturing plants became a lifeline, for her family, her son, and her future. Watch the video on our Instagram channel.

The Problem: Rising Crime. Rising Costs. Rising Concern. Barbados is at a crossroads. Families and businesses are feeling the weight of higher living costs and a perceived lack of opportunity. Crime has become a louder part of our national conversation, with reports pointing to more gun-related offences, spikes in robberies,