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...

Parents ‘not always at fault’

Parents have a major role to play in whether their children turn to crime, but parentage is not the only factor. So said Professor Dwayne...

25 of 60 roads repaired

The Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) is almost halfway through its $23 million FocusedRoads Programme.  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister with responsibility for road...

It’s now a homicide

Police are probing the death of Laqwain Morris as a homicide. On Tuesday, initial investigations indicated the 35-year-old, of Silver Hill, Christ Church, was riding...

Thorne rejects Govt’s offer to talk

There will be no discussions between the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) and the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) about anything, says DLP political leader Ralph...

Centenarian Audrey celebrates like royalty

Clad in a blue and white hat, yellow jacket, black patterned dress and sash, centenarian Audrey Husbands looked like royalty yesterday as she and...

Boyce condemns attacks as acts of terrorism

Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce said they are hot on the trail of the men who killed 24-year-old Gavin Nicholas Archer and terrorised Nelson...

Group files court motions against Israel

The Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration is petitioning the High Court for Barbados to formally label Israel as an apartheid state, and to...

Govt’s online price check platform ‘a hit’

Thousands of Barbadians are taking advantage of Government’s online portal which compares the prices of retail items. During a recent interview, acting director of the...

Marshall: Lawyers must bear costs

Law reform initiatives will carry a big bill, but Attorney General Dale Marshall says Government is not prepared to foot it all. During the Law...

Drain clearing continues in Oistins following oil spill

Work continues to clear the drains in Oistins, Christ Church, in the wake of last Friday’s oil spill. Senior Information Officer in the Ministry of...