Saturday, May 30, 2026

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6.0 earthquake felt south of Barbados

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake was recorded south of Barbados on Saturday afternoon, according to the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC). The quake struck at about 5:27...

BLPC gets approval to recover rental cost

Barbadians can expect higher electricity bills after the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) approved an application by the Barbados...

Richards lawsuit put back to July

The case in which former judge Dr Sonia Richards is suing the Government has been adjourned until July. In...

Govt sending clear message with proposed gang prevention legislation

Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams declared that gangs do exist in Barbados and warned that anyone who joins, assists,...

Update: Man killed in Pinelands Shooting

Police have confirmed that a man was shot and killed at Martins Road, Pinelands, St Michael earlier today....

Flash-flood warning

A flash-flood warning is in effect until 6 p.m. today or sooner if conditions warrant. Barbados Meteorological Services said a flash-flood warning is issued when...

COSCAP welcomes local content radio station

The Copyright Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is pleased that there will be a forum for 100 per cent Barbadian content on radio. Caribbean...

Old scholars donate 300 face masks

St Matthews Primary Schol got a helping hand yesterday in its efforts at managing the COVID-19 protocols among pupils. The St Matthew’s Old Scholars and...

$1.5 billion boost

Government is allocating $1.59 million for projects and programmes sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of that figure, just under $17 million is earmarked for the...

Two new virus cases, one recovery

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said today that two visitors who arrived from the United Kingdom last week were positive for novel coronavirus...

Update: Murder accused remanded

Gabriel Shando Hayde, an unemployed 23-year-old of Colleton, St John, appeared at District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court today and was remanded until November 10. Hayde...