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...

Professor supports plan for anti-defection legislation

Director of the School for Graduate Studies and Research at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Professor Dwayne Devonish, does not see...

Mixed views on anti-defection law

The proposed anti-defection legislation is receiving both support and scepticism from the public. Following the third 30-0 “redwash” by the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) at...

Neighbours want B’s relocated

The latest fire at B’s Recycling in Cane Garden, St Thomas, has prompted some nearby residents to reiterate their call to have the plant...

CARICOM observers give Barbados poll ‘passing grade’

The visiting CARICOM Election Observation Mission has given Barbados’ election process a passing grade, albeit with a few caveats. During a media briefing at Hotel...

Early, orderly voting in St George

It was quiet and smooth in St George this morning as people came out to vote, some as early as 5 a.m. The parish is...

Christ Church West folk identify issues

Some residents of Christ Church West say they were hoping to see issues with roads, housing and the environment addressed as the country heads...

Walters looks at housing

Democratic Labour Party candidate for St Michael North West Ryan Walters is zeroing in on issuesof housing and infrastructure facing the constituents. Speaking to the...

DLP stages islandwide motorcade

The Democratic Labour Party took part in a motorcade on Saturday.  The large contingent travelled in a music truck, two coaches and several smaller vehicles.  After...

Friends of Democracy pay election deposits

The Friends of Democracy (FOD) party is determined to prevent another political redwash. However, they are not seeking Government, but rather Opposition. After the party’s 12...

First-timer looking to bring back community focus

Pedro Greaves is ready to bring back a focus on sports and community engagement. As part of that, the first-time Democratic Labour Party candidate for...