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Clean Up Barbados with Green Nation

On Saturday, September 19, hundreds of Barbadians will roll up their sleeves across the island for the annual Green Nation Clean-up, taking place one...

BLPC powering a nation for 115 years

For 115 years, the story of electricity in Barbados has been closely connected to the island’s social and economic development. From the first electricity...

Shooting at Westbury Road

Update The Barbados Police Service has confirmed the death of a man who was shot at Morris Gap, Westbury Road, St Michael, earlier today. Police public...

Bim Got Talent joins forces with New York team

Barbados is witnessing a powerful demonstration of what can happen when international and homegrown partners unite around the development of young people. Bim Got Talent’s...
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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in...

One prison bus ‘is ridiculous’

Defence attorney Verla De Peiza has described the situation of having one bus transporting prisoners around the island as “a ridiculous state of affairs”. Her...

Bees spent nearly three times as much as Dems in 2026 poll

The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spent almost three times more than its main rival, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), in its bid to...

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Green, de Kock eliminate Patriots, put Tridents within sight of playoffs

The South African duo of Chris Green and Quinton de Kock produced match-winning performances to push the Barbados Tridents within one win of the...

BOA pushing by-laws update

BLPC powering a nation for 115 years

For 115 years, the story of electricity in Barbados has been closely connected to the island’s social and economic development. From the first electricity...

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More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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BCC and NUPW reach agreement

The dispute between the Barbados Community College (BCC) and the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) over the decision to fill a vacant post...

Call for Government to ban music on PSVs

Government has been urged to ban the playing of music on public service vehicles (PSVs).  The call came from Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne...

Business standards ‘on the decline’

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds has warned that business standards in all sectors in Barbados are showing signs of decline. Leading...

Fairchild Street Market among places being renamed

The Fairchild Street Market is among several public spaced to be renamed across Barbados. The City market will be renamed the Nicey Belgrave Market Complex,...

TRACED: Benjamin Valentine Fraser

Benjamin Valentine Fraser, 68, of 4th Avenue Peterkins, Bank Hall, St Michael, who was reported missing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, has been traced...

England delay Archer’s arrival in New Zealand with Ashes in mind

England announced on Wednesday that Jofra Archer, the Barbados-born super star fast bowler, will not be considered for their first One-Day International against New Zealand...

Roach in the nets at Oval as WI seek replacements for injured pacers

Kemar Roach was seen in tip-top shape in the nets at Kensington Oval on Tuesday looking fit and ready for a return to the...

Boyce: 13% increase in major crimes

Violent crimes against the person have doubled over last year’s figure, and Acting Commissioner of Police Erwin Boyce, said this was a concern for...

CDB pushing inclusive education

President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Daniel Best has underscored the organisation’s support for an inclusive society.  Speaking recently during the Caribbean Disabilities Conference...

Traffic changes for motorcade today

Several traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place on Wednesday to facilitate a motorcade from the Cheapside Post Office in The City to...