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House fire at Collymore Rock

Fire officers are currently on the scene of a housefire at Collymore Rock, St Michael. The homeowner, who was on site, sat on a bicycle,...

Two Jamaican women fined on cannabis charges in Barbados

Two Jamaican women have been fined after pleading guilty to multiple cannabis-related offences before the District ‘B’ Magistrates Court. The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics...

Brittons Hill man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and charged a 35-year-old man in connection with firearm and ammunition offences. Police said Dario Akeem Ifill of London...

Central Bank reports outstanding pension payments still being processed

The Central Bank of Barbados says a number of pension payments remain outstanding as of 2:45 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026. The Bank said...
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Fogging Schedule: June 29 to July 3

Several districts in Christ Church will be fogged next week by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit as part of ongoing...

Two Jamaican women fined on cannabis charges in Barbados

Two Jamaican women have been fined after pleading guilty to multiple cannabis-related offences before the District ‘B’ Magistrates Court. The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics...

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...

Martinelli rescues Brazil in 2-1 victory over Japan

HOUSTON - Brazil survived a World ​Cup last-32 scare when they fought back to beat Japan 2-1 after Gabriel Martinelli squeezed in a shot...

Roach joins 300 club

Teachers’ credit union merging

Barbados Teachers' Cooperative Credit Union Limited (BTCCUL) is planning to merge with two other financial cooperatives. The proposed amalgamation was outlined by Ronald Jones, BTCCUL’s...

IMF $128m in the bag

NCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will...
 

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Loving mother describes daughter’s struggle with Methylmalonic Acidemia

Twenty years ago, the headline was about desperation. A four-year-old girl, fighting a rare and debilitating disease, was being denied vital medication by the Queen...

IDB Invest increasing funding to Barbados

Barbados is in line to benefit from up to US$100 million a year in funding from IDB Invest. James Scriven, chief executive officer of the...

West Indies Women named for 2026 T20 World Cup in England and Wales

Cricket West Indies (Cricket West Indies) has announced its 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled for June 5 to...

Two left homeless after St Lucy house fire

Two people lost their home and all their possessions in a fire at Checker Hall Development, St Lucy, today. The homeowners declined to speak, but...

Update: Two remanded to Dodds on murder charge

Jaheim Canute Collins, 18, of Inch Marlow, Silver Sands, Christ Church, and Shane Anthony Burke, 29, of Ashby Land, Lodge Road, Christ Church, have...

Police issue notice on abandoned vehicles at District ‘B’ Station

The Barbados Police Service is asking several individuals and one company to contact District ‘B’ Police Station at Boarded Hall, St George regarding vehicles...

CDEMA urges vigilance ahead of 2026 hurricane season

As Caribbean countries brace for the start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) is...

Butterfield to acquire CIBC Caribbean in US$1.8 billion deal

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited has agreed to acquire control of CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited in a US$1.8 billion transaction announced...

House fire in St Lucy

The Barbados Fire Service is on the scene of a house fire at Checker Hall, St Lucy. Nine fire officers and one tender were dispatched. More...

Two men charged with murder after Oistins Bay Garden shooting

Update Jaheim Canute Collins, 18, of Inch Marlow, Silver Sands, Christ Church, and Shane Anthony Burke, 29, of Ashby Land, Lodge Road, Christ Church, have...