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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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Victim of knife attack in UK still needs care

Tharel Thompson, who was injured in a knife attack while on holiday in England, is now receiving national coverage in the United Kingdom (UK)...

CDB to host regional risk conference next month

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), CCRIF SPC – the development insurer of the Caribbean and Central America, and CAF – Development Bank of Latin...

Ex-Superman actor says he’s becoming ICE agent

Ex-Superman actor Dean Cain has announced he is planning to join the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, known as ICE. In an interview on...

Instant payments system to be unveiled

Barbadians will soon be able to send and receive money within seconds, as the Central Bank of Barbados prepares to launch its national instant...

West Indies squad named for final home ODI series against Pakistan

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named a 15-man squad for the final home leg of the “Full Ah Energy” series - a three-match ODI...

Oil imports drop by $276m

Barbados' half year fuel import bill fell by $276 million as global oil prices declined. The Central Bank of Barbados is keeping an eye on the...

$21m in sickness benefits

With more than $21 million already paid out in sickness benefits for 2025, the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) says it is...

Instagram introduces new reposting and location features in latest update

Instagram has rolled out a new suite of features that mirror tools from competitors like TikTok and Snapchat, while also modifying a previously controversial...

Police seeking help to identify deceased man

The Barbados Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a man who died on Saturday after being found behaving erratically...

Crop Over gave stores a lift

Some business people are reporting an increase in sales throughout this year’s Crop Over season. Eddy Abed, managing director of Abed’s, said they had high...