Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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BHTA expresses alarm over rising gun violence, warns of impact on tourism

The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has voiced deep concern over the recent spate of gun violence across the island, including the fatal shooting in Thunder Bay, St...

Update: Three men identified in fatal shooting at Thunder Bay

Three men have been identified following a fatal shooting at Thunder Bay, Lower Carlton, St James on Sunday...

Stabbing incident at Cheapside van stand

Police are on the scene of a stabbing incident at the van stand near Cheapside, in Bridgetown. Reports...

Government condemns deadly violence, vows firm action

The Government of Barbados has strongly condemned the latest outbreak of deadly violence in the country, pledging full...

Traffic disruption in Christ Church after burst main

Motorists are being advised of traffic delays at King Corner, Sayes Court, Christ Church, near the roundabout. Reports indicate...

Weir praises Budget for increasing disposable income

Minister of Public and Private Investment Indar Weir has commended the 2026-2027 Budget for providing disposable income to Barbadians and addressing the “burdens” of...

Brace for global shocks, warns Abrahams

Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams has warned Barbadians to brace for “very difficult times” as global geopolitical instability threatens the local economy. Speaking in the House...

Mass casualty at St Lawrence Gap

A mass casualty response has been triggered at St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church, this morning, following a collision between a Route Taxi (ZR) and...

TRACED: Jordan Dominic Oneal

Jordan Dominic Oneal, age 15, of Upper Carlton, St James who was reported missing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, has been traced and is...

Guilty grandfather to know fate next week

All the submissions are completed and the grandfather, who was found guilty of disposing of his granddaughter’s body over 20 years ago, will find...

St Michael man on firearm and ammo charges

Police have arrested and charged Keimar Orlando Payne, 42, of 1st Ave Eckstein Village, St Michael with possession of a firearm and eight rounds...