Latest news in Barbados? September 3rd, 2026
03-09-2026
The top news developments in Barbados include:
- Launch of “60 and 5” National Milestone Celebrations: Prime Minister Mia Mottley officially launched national activities counting down to Barbados’ 60th anniversary of Independence and 5th anniversary as a Republic on November 30. As part of the 90-day countdown, every Friday has been designated as “Barbados Day,” encouraging citizens to wear national colors, fly the flag, and participate in community activities like the “Leh We Paint Barbados” beautification campaign. Barbados Today
- Hosting the 3rd CARICOM Reparations Conference: CARICOM announced that Barbados will host the 3rd CARICOM Regional Conference on Reparations from September 17–19, 2026, themed “Reparatory Justice as the Coming Enlightenment,” focusing on adopting an action plan for 2027–2031. Jamaica Observer
- Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Cashless Pilot: Transport officials announced that a pilot project for a cashless fare payment system across the private public service vehicle sector is scheduled to roll out within the next three weeks.
- Back-to-School Preparations: Retailers and bookstores across Bridgetown reported a peak in back-to-school shopping ahead of the new school term starting next week. Barbados Today
- Sports: Preparations are underway at Kensington Oval as the Barbados Tridents return to home soil for the local leg of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Barbados Today
- Law Enforcement & Public Safety: Police launched investigations into separate violent incidents in St. Michael, including a fatal stabbing at Fernihurst and an incident in Fairchild Street. Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation