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Clean Up Barbados with Green Nation

On Saturday, September 19, hundreds of Barbadians will roll up their sleeves across the island for the annual Green Nation Clean-up, taking place one...

BLPC powering a nation for 115 years

For 115 years, the story of electricity in Barbados has been closely connected to the island’s social and economic development. From the first electricity...

Shooting at Westbury Road

Update The Barbados Police Service has confirmed the death of a man who was shot at Morris Gap, Westbury Road, St Michael, earlier today. Police public...

Bim Got Talent joins forces with New York team

Barbados is witnessing a powerful demonstration of what can happen when international and homegrown partners unite around the development of young people. Bim Got Talent’s...
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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in...

One prison bus ‘is ridiculous’

Defence attorney Verla De Peiza has described the situation of having one bus transporting prisoners around the island as “a ridiculous state of affairs”. Her...

Bees spent nearly three times as much as Dems in 2026 poll

The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spent almost three times more than its main rival, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), in its bid to...

‘D’ big battle

Green, de Kock eliminate Patriots, put Tridents within sight of playoffs

The South African duo of Chris Green and Quinton de Kock produced match-winning performances to push the Barbados Tridents within one win of the...

BOA pushing by-laws update

BLPC powering a nation for 115 years

For 115 years, the story of electricity in Barbados has been closely connected to the island’s social and economic development. From the first electricity...

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More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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Ifill urges inclusive, rights-based banking

Banking accessibility must shift from a model of charity to one grounded in rights and inclusion. This was the call of Human Rights Commissioner, The...

Don’t take risks

Road safety advocates are urging motorists approaching junctions to proceed with caution and put all safety measures in gear to reduce the likelihood of...

UWI mourns slain student, plans vigil

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus community is holding a vigil in tribute to final-year law student Daquan Roberts, who was...

Sun halo spotted

Barbadians can spot a Sun Halo in the sky today, which appears to be a rainbow encircling the sun. The rainbow halo phenomena, which...

Police searching for suspects in carjacking attack

Police are on the hunt for the men who attacked a man, struck him with a gun and stole his car on Thursday night. The incident occurred...

Gum Air announces fuel surcharge for flights to Guyana

PARAMARIBO – The Suriname-based Gum Air has announced a fuel surcharge of US$25 for the one-way trip to Guyana, as the company blaming the...

Suspected gas leak at General Post Office at Cheapside

Staff and customers of the General Post Office at Cheapside Bridgetown were forced to evacuate the building this morning due to a suspected gas...

Krave ‘here to stay’

Despite the public issues Krave the Band is facing right now, owner and chief executive officer Avery Hackett is insisting the popular Crop Over band is not going...

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down

Todd Lyons is to resign as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the Trump administration, bringing an end to his oversight...

Crime ‘impacting the economy’

Central Bank of Barbados Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge has made a case for strong and modern policing to reduce the negative...