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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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...

T&T experts to assess ship

Barbados is bringing in outside help to deal with...

Minister praises tourism workers

All the credit for Barbados earning top tourism awards...

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...

DLP calls for urgent review of school health issues

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling for a comprehensive review of schools, following a number of recent health and environmental issues. The DLP spokesperson...

UWU, BESCO dispute grinds on

The Barbados Energy & Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) and the Unity Workers Union (UWU) continue to hurl accusations at each other as this year’s...

BCEN calls for review of FTC

The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) wants a regulatory and legislative review of the Fair Trading Commission’s (FTC) mandate following the latter’s published stance...