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...

‘Better signs needed’ for crossings

While many pedestrian crossings near Bridgetown schools and the surrounding areas in St Michael are in good working order, there is still room for...

Good hygiene key, says CMO

Chief Medical Officer The Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George is calling on cruise ships to “step up” their medical health protocols. Reacting to concerns about...

Breakwater renovation likely to take three months, says Port

The renovation of the breakwater at the Bridgetown Port is scheduled to be completed by March of this year. Chief executive officer (CEO) of Barbados...

Getting it right for Old Year’s Night

The hunt is on for the perfect suit jackets, fragrances, shoes and accessories for Old Year’s Night. In Bridgetown, shoppers were in search for the...

Hams for holidays

The Love Thy Neighbour Group is on a mission to ensure as many people in St Philip as possible receive a ham for the...

Still no relief for White Hill folk

Residents of White Hill, St Andrew, continue to face challenges as they say ongoing road construction efforts are yet to provide a lasting solution...

Haynesville Youth marking Kwanzaa

Residents of Holder’s Hill and Haynesville in St James and everyone living in close proximity can again look forward to Kwanzaa performances from the...

Armour ­– and ready

The stones to repair the breakwater at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex have landed. The impressively large boulders, called armour stones, are being temporarily stored next...

Shooting leaves community rattled

An afternoon shooting of a popular barber and former footballer in Brandons, St Michael, has left the community in shock. Adrian Best, better known as...

De Peiza: Gateway to the real thing

The congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados is calling for a nationwide ban on the importation and sale of toy guns. General...