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...

‘Long-term Scotland District solutions needed’

St Joseph MP Ryan Brathwaite has thrown his full support behind the 2026 Budgetary Proposals And Financial Statement, pointing out that it would bring tangible relief...

MISSING: Jordan Dominic Oneal

Police are seeking help in locating missing boy Jordan Dominic Oneal, 15, of Upper Carlton, St James. He was last seen on Tuesday, March 17,...

Ishmael wanted more from Budget

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Davidson Ishmael has praised the Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement as people-centric, but he...

DLP: Ease welcomed, but some concerns

The Democratic Labour Party says Government’s 2026-2027 Budget delivers meaningful short-term relief to Barbadians, but it has concerns about fiscal sustainability and long-term economic...

State wants jail time for gunman

Time, not a fine. That is what the prosecution believes Carl Edgar Knight should get for having two high-powered guns and over 100 rounds of...

Case against ‘Ninja Man’ closed

The case against street character Anthony Fitzpatrick “Ninja Man” Lynch is closed. Lynch, 71, who had no fixed place of abode but who frequented the...