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‘Overturn this’ – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up

Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his team felt a "sense of injustice" over United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban being suspended by Fifa...

AOPT questions electric bus delay

The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) is questioning Government over its seeming inability to allow the association’s members to import disabled-friendly electric public...

Commissioner Boyce presents letters of appointment to new senior police officers

Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce has presented letters of appointment to the newly appointed Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners of The Barbados Police Service. The...

BESCO to sever 10 employees after 2026 sugar harvest

The Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) will sever 10 employees following the conclusion of the 2026 sugar harvest. The company said the move...
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50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...

Lawyer who stole $850 000 to be sentenced July 16

Attorney Hilary Jeffrey Nelson will be sentenced on July 16 for stealing more than $850 000 from a client seven years ago. The long-standing attorney...

‘No need’ to amend Constitution

Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has stated that a comprehensive review of the work permit system is under way that includes...

‘Overturn this’ – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up

Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his team felt a "sense of injustice" over United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban being suspended by Fifa...

BESCO to sever 10 employees after 2026 sugar harvest

The Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) will sever 10 employees following the conclusion of the 2026 sugar harvest. The company said the move...

50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...
 

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Trotman eyeing St Michael Central

A new chapter is set to open in St Michael Central, with the Barbados Labour Party confirming a January 15, 2026 nomination for the...

US citizens dies after falling from hotel balcony in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN – Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old United States national, who is reported to have fallen from a balcony...

Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes

PORT OF SPAIN – Several Caribbean countries have been rattled by earthquakes during the first two days of the new year, the Trinidad-based Seismic...

Swiss resort bar fire ‘likely started by sparkler candles’

CRANS-MONTANA - Dozens of young partygoers injured in a New Year's Eve bar fire in Switzerland were transferred to specialist burn units across Europe...

Venus Williams gets wildcard entry for Australian Open

Venus Williams is set to become the oldest female player to compete in the Australian Open main draw at the age of 45. The seven-time...

Maduro: Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said on Thursday he was open to talks with the US on drug trafficking and oil, after weeks of an...

China taxes contraceptives by 13% to boost birth rate

People in China will pay a 13 per cent sales tax on contraceptives from January 1, while childcare services will be exempt, as the...

All eyes on Dancing Prospector

By Lindon Yarde All eyes will turn to the historic Garrison Savannah tomorrow as the Barbados Turf Club ushers in its first racing season of the year...

Aggression was learnt, says woman

Her family dealt with matters in an aggressive way when she was growing up, Shanika Ashley Frederick revealed on Wednesday. “So that is what I...

Jordan rejects BEC’s call to wait

Minister of Labour Colin Jordan is urging the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) not to be “disingenuous” over its response to the upcoming increase in...