Nation News

Central Bank: Viral BiMPay voice note is false

The Central Bank of Barbados says it is aware of a voice note currently circulating on WhatsApp containing false and misleading claims about Barbados'...

Dominica targets 100 000 population with New Renewal Initiative

ROSEAU –  The Dominica government says it will establish a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme as part of  the policy towards...

Some reap strong Crop Over sales 

Some stores in The City reaped a bountiful Crop Over as party-goers outfitted themselves in the latest styles and fashion for the season of celebration. At City...

Senator: Too many working without contracts

Government Senator Roshanna Trim believes that too many workers in Barbados “are still falling through the cracks because theylack contracts”. She voiced concern about the...
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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

Pakistan in control

Bajans borrowing more

Institutions and households are borrowing more money from financial institutions. They secured about $264 million in loans during the six-month period ended June 30, the...

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

Discover more

Mason remanded until August 22

One of the two young men charged with the robbery of ZR driver Marlon Tempro appeared in Court today. Daniel Mason, 16, of Cane Vale,...

Two accused of multiple burglaries remanded

Two men accused of carrying out four burglaries between March and June this year were remanded after appearing before Magistrate Manila Renee in Criminal...

Post-COVID learning gaps challenging educators

Principals in Barbados and the rest of the region are now faced with coming up with innovative ways to fill the learning gaps coming...

Bajan men crush Suriname

Ten-time kings Barbados showed their royalty in a straight-set dismissal of hosts and defending champions Suriname when day one of the 18th CAZOVA Volleyball...

Hetmyer recalled to limited overs squad

Shimron Hetmyer, Yannic Cariah and fast bowling pair Oshane Thomas and Jayden Seales have been recalled to the West Indies squad for the three-match...

Investigations into death at Speightstown

Police in the Northern Division are conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the drowning of Stephen Peter Licorish, 64 years, of no fixed place...

Appeal to locate next of kin

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the public in locating the next of kin or family member of an unidentified...

Two charged with string of burglaries

Two St Michael men have been charged with a string of burglaries across three parishes this year, dating back to March. Damien Jamal Beckles of...

System now a tropical wave

The small disorganised low-pressure centre to the east of the island chain has weakened into a tropical wave, says the Barbados Meteorological Services. In addition,...

Flash flood watch for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services discontinued the flash flood watch at 5:17 p.m. However, a tropical wave is currently affecting the island and is forecast to...