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BDF deploys Field Medical Hospital in support of Venezuela

The Barbados Defence Force’s (BDF) Field Medical Hospital will be deployed to Venezuela in the wake of a series of earthquakes that have crippled...

West Indies hit with slow over-rate fine

The West Indies won the field but lost in their pockets as they have been hit with a hefty fine for a slow over-rate...

Haiti sends medical mission to assist victims in Venezuela

PORT-AU-PRINCE – The government of Haiti has dispatched a humanitarian medical mission to Venezuela to assist victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck the...

We must prepare for AI, says Nicholls

The world of work is changing rapidly and Government must be prepared to adapt so that the rights of Barbadians, including their incomes, are...
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‘No new cases’ of scarlet fever

Chief Medical Officer Dr The Most Honourable Kenneth George says there have been no new cases of scarlet fever, chicken pox or monkeypox in...

Gunman gets life for murder

Any person who uses a firearm to commit murder can expect a long sentence, including life in prison, declared Justice Carlisle Greaves. However, he will...

‘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...

We must prepare for AI, says Nicholls

The world of work is changing rapidly and Government must be prepared to adapt so that the rights of Barbadians, including their incomes, are...

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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Grenada dismisses reports of an ‘unusual disease outbreak’

ST. GEORGE’S – Health authorities say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in Grenada, noting that the claims...

Forbes: Beyoncé joins billionaire ranks

Beyoncé has been declared a billionaire by Forbes, making her the fifth musician to join its list of the world's wealthiest people. The American star...

BEC: Let the Board handle future minimum wage adjustments

The Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) is urgently calling for all future minimum wage adjustments to go through the Minimum Wage Board. In a statement today...

Cocoa fix boosts GEL earnings

Goddard Enterprises Limited’s (GEL) annual profit has surged by $24.3 million, driven by a major turnaround in the Barbados conglomerate’s cocoa processing company in...

Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence

President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied allegations by Russia that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences, and accused Moscow...

House fire in Vauxhall, Christ Church

The Barbados Fire Service is on the scene of a house fire at Vauxhall, Christ Church. More details as they come to hand

Bangladesh’s first female prime minister dies at 80

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and an arch-rival of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, has died from a prolonged illness. She was 80...

Injuries may impact WI World Cup selection

West Indies are waiting on the fitness assessments of fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph before they complete the roster for the ICC...

Rush on to deck out for 2026

Barbadians have been flocking to stores in search of the best outfit to celebrate Old Year’s Night and ring in 2026. At the Bionic Shop...

No bail for youth on sex charge

Stressing that she had “certain obligations”, Magistrate Manila Renee remanded a young man accused of engaging in sex with a 12-year-old girl. “I have certain...