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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BSIL head: Recent delays troubling

Barbados’ sugar industry has suffered a dramatic decline in...

‘Elevated’ alert level

The price of produce is set to rise should...

Maxwell residents fed up

Someone in Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church, has made...

Family of nine out in the cold

The feud between Shauntelle Butcher and some members of...

Bajans weigh gas option

Barbadians are paying more for gas and it has...

HIV Commission appealing for more partners

The National Well-Being & HIV Commission is on the...

‘Be smarter about children’s academics’

Parents must exhibit a level of intelligence when it comes to their children’s academic futures, says Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw. Speaking at Deighton...

‘Need for’ freedom of information law

Freedom of information legislation will allow people to ask tough questions and demand answers. Group senior executive at RJRGleaner Communications, Gary Allen, made the point...

CTUSAB wants action on boards

The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) wants to know what is happening with the boards of state-owned enterprises (SOEs)...

Mental health strain

Thousands of Barbadians are seeking help from the Psychiatric Hospital, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Wayne Webster. Addressing the third annual Psychiatric...

Portvale repairs still incomplete

Grinding at Portvale Sugar Factory remained on pause yesterday as work continued to fix a mechanical failure since Thursday. A spokesman for the Barbados Energy and Sugar...

Shooting near nursery in Christ Church

Another shooting incident has left the Sayes Court, Christ Church community in shock and fear. Gunshots rang out in the vicinity of the community play...

Multimedia platform soon for students

The Ministry of Education Transformation has big plans to get students’ voices onto the world stage, with the introduction of Student TV. During the 2026 elections for...

Hope wanes for the safe return of missing fishermen

Hope is running out for the safe return of fisherman Othneil Harewood and Chinese national Zhi Cai Su. The men left Barbados on March 14,...

UWU putting Portvale, BESCO on notice

The Unity Workers Union (UWU) is putting Portvale Sugar Factory and its operating company, the Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) on notice. UWU...

‘Favourites’ may return to festival

The net-throwing competition and the boat race may be making their return to Oistins Fish Festival next year. Incoming co-chairs of the festival committee, Liesel Daisley and...