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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...

Police issue arrest warrant for Livardo Hinds

Police have issued a warrant of arrest for Livardo Rogelio Hinds and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him after he failed to...

Preconco at centre of St Kitts school row

A political storm is brewing in St Kitts and Nevis over the construction of the new Basseterre High School, with controversy surrounding the decision...

Barbados issues statement on evacuation of Barbadians from UAE

The Government of Barbados has issued a statement expressing their appreciation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Authorities for successfully evacuating ten Barbadian nationals...

43 vacancies filled on Barbados Job Registry

Several Barbadians have found employment by using the Barbados Job Register established by the Ministry of Labour. Moreen Bowen, acting director of the Barbados Employment...

Glock and ammo draw $26 500 fine

A High Court judge has chastised a young man for finding himself in a situation where he must pay a gun fine – money...

Rising use of dangerous pills

Barbados is facing a troubling shift as it relates to drugs as new psychoactive substances begin to take hold across the island, according to...