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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of Police, becoming the first woman to hold the post in Barbados. The swearing-in ceremony took place...

Roach ruled out of second test against Sri Lanka

West Indies made two changes to their team for the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which bowled off...

Jacqueline Williams named for Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s

West Indian umpire Jacqueline Wiliams has been named to stand in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s on...

LIVE: Barbados Grand Prix – Athlete Enrichment Panel Discussion

A Panel Discussion featuring Regional Olympians, a conversation with some of the Caribbean’s top athletes as they share insights and lessons to inspire the...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

Sex offender given 15-year sentence

Fifteen years. That’s the starting sentence Matthew Orlando King got for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl ten years ago. Saying that she believed King...

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...

Plans for small business centre

Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Back in February 1998 she was given 24 to 48 hours to live. Her parents, Reverend Trevor and Eslyne Daniel, were told to call...
 

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COVID deaths now at 98

Two more COVID-19 related deaths were recorded on Sunday, October 10. A 69-year-old Barbadian man died after spending seven days in primary isolation. He was...

ECB names Ashes squad

England will take their strongest available squad to Australia for the 2021-22 Ashes Test series. Joe Root will captain the side, with wicketkeeper Jos Buttler...

Mbappe fires France to Nations League victory

Kylian Mbappe fired a contentious winner as France came from behind to beat Spain and become the second team to win the Nations League...

Pope launches consultation to reform Catholic Church

Pope Francis has launched what some describe as the most ambitious attempt at Catholic reform for 60 years. A two-year process to consult every Catholic...

Biden signs Havana Act

WASHINGTON – United Sttes President Joe Biden signed into law the Havana Act that would compensate Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officers, Department of State...

Pirates fight off rivals to keep titles

Pirates Swim Club captured back-to-back titles with an impressive performance yesterday when the 29th edition of the Annual Aquatic Centre International Invitational meet concluded...

Chapman: Bajans still trying to break quarantine

Less than two weeks into the decision by public health authorities to green light widespread home isolation in Barbados, Barbadians are still trying to...

Kenyatta expects much fruit from bond

President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, is predicting a bright and prosperous future for Barbados and the east African country. Yesterday, before he...

Make jab a must!

Add the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) to the list of organisations calling on Government to make vaccines mandatory for all front-line...

Vaccination Schedule October 11, 2021

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ vaccination campaign will continue tomorrow, Monday, October 11, at a number of sites. Vaccination Centres: Eunice Gibson Polyclinic, Warrens,...