Nation News

Fogging Schedule: July 27 to 31

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ fogging programme will be concentrated in St. John when the Vector Control Unit carries out its mosquito reduction...

Industry star David Jonsson to play Black Panther in Marvel sequel

The British actor David Jonsson has been unveiled as the new Black Panther by the film’s director, Ryan Coogler. Jonsson, 32, known for roles in Industry, The...

CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Germany says Berlin Pride ramming was terrorist attack and hunts Islamist suspect

Germany pledged to bring ​to justice those responsible for Saturday night's deadly crowd-ramming near a Pride event in Berlin, calling it a terrorist attack and identifying...
magazine

Our Magazine

CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Man to pay $15 000 for home-made gun

All of Clive Christopher Hutson’s “creativity” will be destroyed and he now owes the No 5A Supreme Court a further $10 000 after he...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Government should be moving with urgency to get a legal opinion on the deduction authorisation for public officers that is creating anxiety among hundreds...

WI out to honour Sir Garry against Pakistan

West Indies and Pakistan meet in Tarouba today for the start of a two Test series and the latest chapter in one of Test...

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

For 70 years, the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) has been helping to shape how we work in Barbados. Most of us know the BEC for...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Fees fuel bank profits

CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...
 

Discover more

Gospel Fest back despite funding woe

Executive director of Barbados Gospel Fest, Adrian Agard, has raised concern about rising crime and what he described as a lack of corporate support for gospel...

BWU again flags misuse of contract jobs

The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) continues to express concerns about employers increasingly using temporary contracts for jobs that are clearly ongoing, arguing that such...

Veteran jockey Husbands retires

Patrick Husbands, the legendary Barbadian jockey, has called time on his illustrious career. He announced his retirement from the saddle on Thursday, a month ahead...

Pitches ‘safe’

The assurance has been provided that Kensington Oval will be in fit and proper shape when cricket returns to the historic venue. So says Damien Gaskin, chairman...

US soldier charged over alleged betting on Maduro capture

A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and charged for allegedly betting on that operation, netting him $400...

Ruling on vegan inmate lawsuit May 21

An inmate, who is suing the Attorney General and the Superintendent of Prisons in an attempt to maintain his vegan lifestyle while on remand,...

Lawman: Accused reached for gun

A lawman yesterday recalled how accused Clarence Rudolph Watkins struggled violently with police before reaching into his waist for a gun. The accused, said Constable...

Caribbean Digital Transformation Institute launched

Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Barbados and the Caribbean now have some additional help in their quest to transform their operations digitally. This...

Straughn: Families should talk more

Government remains committed to safeguarding the elderly and other vulnerable people in Barbados, but Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn wants more families to openly...

A form of wickedness, says Springer

The narrative of family members taking away the pension of their elderly mothers is a recurring concern for the authorities and civic groups. But Member...