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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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More rain forecast for Sunday

At 6 p.m., the Barbados Meteorological Services extended the flash-flood warning in effect for the island until midnight. It has been in place for most...

Met Office monitoring tropical wave

Barbados will begin to feel the effects of a tropical wave from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. The Barbados Meteorological Services is closely monitoring the...

251 new COVID cases and four deaths yesterday

Two hundred and fifty-one new COVID-19 cases, comprising 111 males and 140 females, were recorded on Saturday, October 9 from 2 249 tests conducted...

Italy finish third in Nations League

Italy withstood a late Belgium fightback to return to winning ways and claim third in the Nations League football competition. Nicolo Barella opened the scoring...

Bottas takes Turkish Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas won the Turkish Grand Prix as second place for Max Verstappen returned the Red Bull driver to the championship lead. Lewis Hamilton was...

A second COVID death on Sunday

A 73-year-old Barbadian man is the second person to die as a result of COVID-19 today, Sunday, October 10, the sixth recent death to...

Five more COVID deaths in Barbados

Four Barbadians and a St Lucian national died as a result of COVID-19. An 80-year-old Barbadian man died today, Sunday, October 10, while in primary...

Fogging Schedule October 11-15, 2021

Several districts in St James and Christ Church will be targeted when the Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness carries...

Defeated FNM to hold internal leadership election

NASSAU, Bahamas – The main opposition Free National Movement (FNM) will hold a one-day convention on November 27 to elect a new leader following...

More rain expected early Sunday morning

A flash-flood warning which was issued for Barbados yesterday remains in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday. A surface to mid-level trough continues to affect the...