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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...

Wanted Man: Ramon Jamar Dacosta Jordan

Police have recirculated a wanted bulletin for 32-year-old Ramone Jamar Dacosta Jordan, alias “Gas”, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal...

Update: Two men found shot dead in vehicle at Cambridge, St Joseph

Police have confirmed that two men were found shot dead in a vehicle at Cambridge on Sunday afternoon. Public Affairs and Communications Officer, Inspector Ryan...

One dead in shooting at Cambridge, St Joseph

Update Two people confirmed dead at Cambridge, St Joseph. Police have a cordon in place, some distance from where the incident occurred. This is a developing story. ***** Earlier...

BL&P hike ‘too much of a burden’

Several Barbadians are expressing concern about the rising cost of electricity, saying any additional increase to their bills from this month will place further strain...

‘Brace for new increases’ in costs

“Buckle up. It’s going to be a rough couple of months.” That is the stark warning from one Barbadian businessman as new increases in shipping...

Absenteeism still a concern for CXC

Students who do not turn up to write the Caribbean Examination Council’s exam papers after registering are still a concern for the body. This vexing...