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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...

IDB provides funds to help Barbados strengthen energy security

 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says its Board of Executive Directors has approved a Policy-Based Programmatic Loan (PBP) of US$150 million to strengthen energy...

No involvement in baby ‘plot’, says Air Peace

Air Peace Management is stating that it has no involvement in any advertisements, social media campaigns, or online promotions encouraging pregnant women to travel...

Dwight Rouse passes away after illness

One of Barbados’ best and most beloved basketball players has passed away. Dwight Rouse, 66, who represented the country before switching gears to coaching died...

Speeding Jamaican fined and deported

by Sandra Downes A Jamaican national, who appeared in the Holetown Magistrates’ Court on traffic violations earlier this month, has been fined and deported. Shavar Lashane...

NCF mourns passing of Sir Charles Emile Straker

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Sir Emile Straker, describing him as a national cultural treasure...

Central Bank explains salary payment delays amid BiMPay rollout

The Central Bank of Barbados has sought to reassure workers affected by delayed salary payments, stating that the issue is not a failure of...

Ambassador to the US Vic Fernandes pays tribute to the late Sir Charles Emile Straker

Barbados’ Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the OAS, Vic Fernandes, has paid tribute to the late Sir Charles Emile Straker,...

Tips on care for animals during drought and heatwave

Barbados is heating up and with the humidity rising, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can become a real risk for domestic animals, says veterinarian...

Vasquez embracing versatility

Barbadian artiste Narii Vasquez will soon be releasing her first EP. Titled Locked In, the EP contains nine tracks and will be hitting the airwaves on...

Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle’s speech

Former US President Barack Obama was visibly moved as his wife Michelle Obama saluted his work during the opening of the new Obama Presidential...