Carlos Atwell

Carlos Atwell is a Reporter II with the Nation Publishing Co. Limited, with decades of experience, writing mainly news and current events stories. He has been described as “tall, dark and ridiculous” . . . by himself.

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Some parents offset by fabric shortage

The lack of material for school uniforms is making...

Circus shut down

The circus may be in town, but Barbadians will...

Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on...

No plans to raise bottle refund

Any attempt to increase the amount of money refunded...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

This year's Emancipation celebration began with a drum call,...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still...

Some glad for tint breathing space

Some motorists are breathing a sigh of relief after the announced three-month moratorium on the enforcement of new tint legislation. The regulations were originally to...

Starcom and CBC respond to BBA chair critique

Starcom Network and Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) have fired back after recent criticism by chairman of the Barbados Broadcasting Authority, Dr Allyson Leacock. During the...

Folk characters take over The City

Shoppers got more than they bargained for yesterday when they went about their business in Bridgetown. The usual weekend shopping trip had the added benefit...

Worrell: No hard feelings

Senator Andre Worrell says he feels no bitterness regarding last weekend’s Democratic Labour Party (DLP) internal elections, but rather felt relieved. The former acting president...

Bridge collapse ‘big headache’

St Joseph residents told tales of woe yesterday following the closure of Melvin Hill Bridge on Monday due to structural failure as Government officials...

Rastas told to plant seven

The National Rastafari Registry Secretariat and Trust (NRRST) is urging all Rastafari to “plant seven”. Trustee Ras Lee Small said it was a form of...

Help for ex-cons

One of Barbados’ most unique co-operatives is moving to help former prison inmates secure a second chance in life and boost their job opportunities. The...

Girl inspires national clean-up

Inspired by a primary school student, Government is launching a national clean-up programme to make a dent in Barbados’ bulk waste. During a media conference...

Protest march against section of wiretapping legislation

Around 100 disgruntled people again made the march from Kensington Oval to Independence Square. This time it was in protest of the Interception of Communications...

Raphael: More than half of PSVs have tint

Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT), Roy Raphael, is requesting an urgent meeting with Director of Citizen Engagement and Media Relations...