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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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BiMPay set to go live on June 12

Barbados will enter a new era of digital payments on June 12 when the Central Bank of Barbados officially launches BiMPay, the country’s new...

Antigua and Barbuda exploring Japanese support for Sargassum processing facility

Antigua and Barbuda could benefit from Japanese technical assistance to develop a facility that converts sargassum seaweed into commercially viable products, following discussions held...

Walcott touts bill to regulate medicine

A bill passed in the Senate yesterday will bring about the “most significant transformation of the Barbados Drug Service” since its inception in 1980,...

Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history

A star-studded crowd saw the New York Knicks record the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday night, beating the San Antonio Spurs...

BWU in talks over construction layoffs

The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) says it is actively engaging C.O. Williams Construction after the company indicated that about 30 workers could be made...

St. James man identified as road fatality victim

Police have identified the victim of a fatal collision along Codrington Road, St. Michael, as 55-year-old Juon Aloysius Heywood of Upper Durants Village, Holders...

Spain, Brazil, Argentina, US injuries could factor into World Cup

Several key injuries could factor into the 39-day 2026 World Cup, including those to Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. While some national teams have known...

Accident along Tweedside Road

Emergency personnel are on the scene of an accident along Tweedside Road, St. Michael. No injuries were reported.

Bajans urged to get tested as syphilis cases rise

The number of cases of syphilis is on the rise in Barbados and the Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging people to safeguard...

Trinidadians warned against visiting Ebola-hit countries

PORT OF SPAIN - The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday urged citizens against travelling to African countries amid heightened global concern regarding the spread...