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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...

Government moves to cushion impact of rising fuel costs

Government has announced measures to protect Barbadians from rising energy costs. Barbados National Energy Company Limited (BNECL) has locked in the price of heavy fuel...

Barbados’ debt-to-GDP ratio falls to 93.3%, Minister Straughn Says

Barbados’ debt-to-GDP ratio has fallen significantly, Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn announced today during the presentation of the Annual Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement...

Key Points: Budget 2026-27

Key Points of the 2026-27 Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement as delivered by Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn on March 16, 2026. This is the...

Muslims in Barbados prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

Muslims in Barbados and across the Caribbean will observe Eid-ul-Fitr this week, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayers,...

Two men identified following fatal shooting in Cambridge, St. Joseph

Police have confirmed the identities of two men found shot inside a vehicle in Cambridge, St. Joseph on Sunday. The deceased are Keshane Bynoe, 30,...

Woman charged with murder in Black Rock stabbing

A 71-year-old woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of an elderly man earlier this month in Black Rock. The Barbados...