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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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Grenada presses govt to deal with US ban

ST. GEORGE’S – The main opposition New National Party (NNP) has reiterated a call for the Grenada government to act urgently after the United...

Time for Caricom single economy

Although global pressures could intensify this year, Caribbean economies must seize the opportunity to progress, including advancing the long delayed Single Economy component of...

Official: 2 000 killed in Iran unrest

DUBAI - About 2 000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said on Tuesday, the first...

Trump announces 25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran

President Donald Trump has announced on social media a 25 per cent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, tightening his financial vice on the...

Early wins for Paradise, Kickstart

Paradise Club's latest acquisition, Jaron Oughterson, returned to haunt his former club University of the West Indies (UWI) Blackbirds with a decisive goal when...

Thorne not buying EBC assurances

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne is insisting that attempts are being made to suppress votes, despite assurances from chairman of the Electoral and Boundaries Commission...

Misbehaving 20-year-old back in cells

A 20-year-old man accused of six offences was hauled back to the cells at Central Police Station yesterday after he began misbehaving on leaving...

Missing: 65-year-old Selwyn Oneal Chase

UPDATE: Selwyn Oneal Chase, 65 years of # 28 Durette Gardens, Gemswick, St Philip, who was reported missing on Monday, January 12, 2026, has been...

Cricket West Indies announces squad for T20 series against Afghanistan

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named its 16-member squad for the three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan at the Dubai International Stadium from January...

QEH activates full emergency response amid influenza surge

A surge in influenza cases has pushed the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) to activate a full operational response, as the Accident & Emergency Department...