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...

Industry banking on higher demand for Caribbean rum

Caribbean rum is set for a comeback over the next five years. Chief executive officer of the West Indies Rum and Spirits Association, Vaughn Renwick,...

Bikers speak out against lawlessness

Some motorcycle associations are distancing themselves from reckless behaviour by motorcyclists on the road. Two clubs – Black Knight Bikers and the Trident Motorcycle Club...

DEM head says there are one or two issues with current buildings

The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is looking for a few good buildings. During a media briefing yesterday held at Parliament, director Kerry Hinds said...

‘Too early’ for market meat rush

It is still a bit too early for Barbadians to start shopping for Christmas meat. That’s according to some butchers in the meat section of...

QEH chief: A&E wait times will be reduced

Wait times at the Accident & Emergency department (A& E) of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) should soon be drastically reduced once the hospital...

Elders ‘soon to have more control’ over affairs

Government is pursuing several steps in the name of social justice, such as giving people more control over who takes care of them and...

People with HIV and AIDS still have rights, says Humphrey

Barbados is doing well on the medical side of the HIV pandemic but still has to work on the social side, says Minister of...

‘Light on horizon’ – PM assures ‘resilient’ citizens

Barbados has fought through adversity but the best is yet to come, Prime Minster Mia Amor Mottley told the nation during yesterday’s Ceremonial Parade...

Population Commission ‘timely move’

Barbados' aging population will result in more dependents, leading to more paid and unpaid caregivers. And that is why, said Minister in the Ministry of...

Some consumers prepared to cut back

Some consumers are against any increase in the price of eggs but some say they would have no choice but to bear with it. The...