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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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CariCOF warns of severe weather activity

The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) Tuesday said that the continued unusual warmth in the Tropical North Atlantic Ocean will result in the occurrence...

‘Caricom trade reset critical’

Barbados and other CARICOM economies must this year pursue regional cooperation as a strategic response following “a tumultuous year in regional and global trade”. That...

Canal sparks dengue fears

Some residents near the canal behind Westbury Primary School in The City are calling for urgent action, saying months of neglect have turned the...

Bajan wins martial arts silver in Trinidad

Barbadian mixed martial artist Dakota O’Selma captured second place in the Invitational National Championship Games held in Trinidad and Tobago last weekend. Barbados’ lone representative, O’Selma, 20,...

Officials: Four children among 20 killed in Israeli strikes

CAIRO/JERUSALEM - Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 20 Palestinians including four children in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, the latest violence to...

Prosecution wants starting point of 10 years for grandfather

While the prosecution wants a ten-year starting point for sentencing Winfield Nurse for disposing of his granddaughter’s body more than two decades ago, the...

Update: Police identify man killed in shooting at Lower Carters Gap

Police have identified the victim of Monday’s fatal shooting at Lower Carters Gap, Enterprise, Christ Church, as 42-year-old Fabian Aaron Taylor of Kendal Hill...

St. Ambrose Primary remains closed for further ventilation

St. Ambrose Primary School remained closed today, Tuesday, to facilitate additional ventilation following recent treatment for the presence of cockroaches. The school was initially closed...

Why Does My Lower Back Hurt? Understanding the Common Causes

Dr Abigail Lindo, Registered Physiotherapist Lower back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the world. According to the World Health Organisation,...

Friends would keep Board

A fixed date for General Elections and no privatisation of the Transportation Board were among the proposals put forward by the Friends of Democracy...