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House fire at Collymore Rock

Fire officers are currently on the scene of a housefire at Collymore Rock, St Michael. The homeowner, who was on site, sat on a bicycle,...

Two Jamaican women fined on cannabis charges in Barbados

Two Jamaican women have been fined after pleading guilty to multiple cannabis-related offences before the District ‘B’ Magistrates Court. The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics...

Brittons Hill man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and charged a 35-year-old man in connection with firearm and ammunition offences. Police said Dario Akeem Ifill of London...

Central Bank reports outstanding pension payments still being processed

The Central Bank of Barbados says a number of pension payments remain outstanding as of 2:45 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026. The Bank said...
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Fogging Schedule: June 29 to July 3

Several districts in Christ Church will be fogged next week by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit as part of ongoing...

Two Jamaican women fined on cannabis charges in Barbados

Two Jamaican women have been fined after pleading guilty to multiple cannabis-related offences before the District ‘B’ Magistrates Court. The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics...

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium...

Martinelli rescues Brazil in 2-1 victory over Japan

HOUSTON - Brazil survived a World ​Cup last-32 scare when they fought back to beat Japan 2-1 after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot...

Roach joins 300 club

Teachers’ credit union merging

Barbados Teachers' Cooperative Credit Union Limited (BTCCUL) is planning to merge with two other financial cooperatives. The proposed amalgamation was outlined by Ronald Jones, BTCCUL’s...

IMF $128m in the bag

NCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will...
 

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Over-pressurised BNECL container safely secured

One of The Barbados National Energy Company Limited (BNECL) containers transported from the Bridgetown Port became over-pressurised earlier today, prompting emergency protocols to be...

Election observers arrive tomorrow

Representatives from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Commonwealth Election Observer Missions will begin arriving in Barbados tomorrow. The hosting of both delegations follows a...

Early voting across Barbados

Thirty polling stations across Barbados were opened today to facilitate early voting for the February 11th, 2026 General Election. Between the hours of 7 a.m....

PM opens Hope Agricultural Institute

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says the Hope Agricultural Training Institute at Hope Plantation, St Lucy will play a critical role in strengthening Barbados’...

Doctor on assault charge

A doctor on an assault charge was released on bail when he appeared in the District “A” Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Dr Sherwin Ivor Benskin, 59,...

We’re working for ordinary Bajans, says Symmonds

Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate for St James Central, Kerrie Symmonds, has urged voters to back the party’s slate, arguing that its economic record...

Estwick knocks Govt for signing deal

Democratic Labour Party candidate for St Philip West Dr David Estwick has raised alarm over the types of international agreements Government has signed on...

PM’s cry: Come out and vote

Come out and vote, urged leader of the Barbados Labour Party, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, on Monday night. Polls and discussions on the February...

Haiti among priority countries for WHO billion-dollar appeal

GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its 2026 global appeal for nearly one billion US dollars to ensure that millions of...

Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murder

The ex-husband of former first lady Dr. Jill Biden has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of his current wife, authorities said...