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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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Concern over family courts

Member of Parliament for St Michael South Central Marsha Caddle is concerned about the time it takes for the courts to hand down decisions...

PM Mottley calls on Caribbean states to send students to CARIFESTA XV Jamboree

Students from across the Caribbean will have the chance to join the first-ever CARIFESTA XV Student Jamboree in Barbados from August 22–31, 2025. The...

Jason Holder ready to step up as St Kitts skipper for CPL

Jason Holder has turned over a new page in his career as he prepares to lead the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the...

Family Leave Bill makes provision for fathers

Statutory paternity leave for fathers has been introduced in Parliament. The Family Leave Bill, 2025, piloted in the House of Assembly yesterday by Minister of Labour and...

CARICOM holding consultations on CIPS

The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Wednesday said that consultations with key stakeholders have begun across the region to finalise the CARICOM Industrial Policy...

Global plastics treaty about social justice

“Life in plastic, it’s fantastic,” sang Aqua in their 1997 hit Barbie Girl. This phrase has taken on a dark irony in the 21st...

Bid for ‘fairer’ school placings

Government is set to scrap the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Exam in favour of a fairer, more comprehensive system for placing students in secondary...

BUT not supporting changes to Common Entrance

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) says it cannot support proposed changes to the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination, since there has been no...

Hope vows to build unity

Calvin Hope is the new president of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) after emerging victorious in a four-way battle at last night’s election at...

Security ‘up to each undertaker’

It is up to individual funeral homes to ensure they have adequate security in light of the increasing crime and violence, says president of...