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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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Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash, along with six others

Ghana's ministers of defence and environment have died in a military helicopter crash in the central Ashanti region, along with six other people, a...

Ex-cop found not guilty in ammunition case

by Sandra Downes Ex-police officer Ashford Athelbert  “Rap Browne/Rat Browne” Jones has been found not guilty of the charge of possession of 100 rounds of...

Sea travel between Guyana, Barbados and other CARICOM countries to cost under US$100

A SINGLE ticket for sea travel between Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados, with stops to other Caribbean islands, could soon cost less than...

Free tint testing begins ahead of new legislation

Free vehicle tint testing begins today, August 6, and will run until August 10, as authorities move to prepare motorists for the enforcement of...

BCA U-15 semis begin today

An opportunity to play at the historic Kensington Oval from August 19 to 21 awaits the winners of this year’s semi-finals in the 2025...

Roberts: Festival must evolve

Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) Carol Roberts says a balance will have to be struck between the party and the...

US Treasury says Barbados likely to repay loans

The United States believes Barbados “is likely to repay” all of the $1.48 billion Government has borrowed from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over...

Make-up and body paint were in high demand

Make-up and body paint services were in high demand yesterday as masqueraders prepared for Grand Kadooment. That observation was made as clients flocked to Body...

Former partner of Epstein opposes release of her grand jury material

NEW YORK –  Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein who was convicted in 2021 of helping him sexually abuse...

Franklyn: Efforts to represent Portvale workers being thwarted

Head Of Unity Workers’ Union (UWU) Caswell Franklyn says he is being thwarted in his efforts to represent workers of the Barbados Energy &...