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President’s leave extended

The President of Barbados, His Excellency, the Most Honourable...

Argentina break Cape Verde hearts with extra-time win

A 111th-minute Diney Borges own goal saved holders Argentina...

Traffic changes for Ceremonial Delivery of the Last Canes

Motorists are being advised of temporary traffic changes today...

Two charged after cannabis seizure valued at $1.76 million

The Barbados Police Service Narcotics Unit has charged two...

The Barbados Police Service announces senior command appointments

The Barbados Police Service has announced the appointment of...

Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of...

Central Bank reports outstanding pension payments still being processed

The Central Bank of Barbados says a number of pension payments remain outstanding as of 2:45 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026. The Bank said...

Official funeral for Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Latoya Cox

The late Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Latoya Cox, Ph.D., will be accorded an official funeral on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Wildey...

Martinelli rescues Brazil in 2-1 victory over Japan

HOUSTON - Brazil survived a World ​Cup last-32 scare when they fought back to beat Japan 2-1 after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot...

Jamaica pursuing multi-billion Hurricane Melissa recovery plan

KINGSTON – The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) says it is undertaking a J$27-billion (One Jamaica dollar=US$0.008 cents) post-Hurricane Melissa recovery programme over the...

IN CUSTODY: Ricardo Cortez Browne

Ricardo Cortez Browne who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Friday, June 23, 2026, is now in police custody. Browne was...

Teyana Taylor scores four BET Awards, including Icon of the Year

LOS ANGELES - Teyana Taylor was a top winner on Sunday at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, which honors Black actors, singers, and...

Fogging Schedule: June 29 to July 3

Several districts in Christ Church will be fogged next week by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit as part of ongoing...

NCC announces temporary closure of lifeguard towers and facilities

The National Conservation Commission (NCC) is advising the public that all lifeguard towers and NCC public facilities will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, June...

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities said. The pilot and...

Legislation debate soon on human tissue and organs

Barbados could soon establish a legal framework for human tissue and organ transplants, including access to a regional organ bank, as Government prepares to...