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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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Avalanches kill eight skiers in Austrian Alps

Eight people were killed in a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps on Saturday, following heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions in the region. Five...

Thorne says DLP ready to move into campaign mode

Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne says the Democratic Labour Party is prepared to move fully into campaign mode following the calling of the...

Campbelle’s calm half-century steers Guyana to victory over Jamaica in T20 Blaze

A composed, unbeaten half-century from Shemaine Campbelle guided Guyana Women to a four-wicket victory over Jamaica Women in the ninth match of the T20...

Third phase of BERT takes effect

Government will immediately implement what is being called “the third and most ambitious phase in the country’s economic reform journey”, and is banking on...

Symmonds: Global turmoil demands steady leadership

Warning that global power shifts and tightening borders were reshaping life in the Caribbean, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds told Barbados Labour Party...

Opposition leader says DLP ready as February 11 election called

Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne says the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is prepared for a general election, after Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley...

General Election in Barbados on February 11, 2026

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley today announced General Elections in Barbados would be held on February 11, 2026. She was speaking at Westbury Primary School...

Is something happening?

Is something happening? Just after 4:30 p.m. today, the Prime Minister’s official vehicle, M50, was spotted driving into State House. Shortly after, the vehicle, with Prime...

Needy pensioner faces eviction

Pensioner Simon Ruck is between a rock and a hard place. He is facing eviction, come tomorrow, from the one room he is renting at...

Writer still on a high after win

Though Brian Franklin loved and was engaged reading and writing from early childhood, he is still trying to digest the fact that he was...