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Consumers to pay more for gas from midnight

The cost of liquefied petroleum gas has gone up again, the second time in two weeks.From midnight, consumers will be paying $182.81 for the...

Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

EAST RUTHERFORD - Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 on...

Mother of former PM David Thompson dies at 96

Margaret Knight, the mother of former Prime Minister David Thompson, passed away early yesterday morning. She was 96. She was also an author and published...

Fogging Schedule: July 6 to 10

Several districts in Christ Church will be fogged when the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit carries out its mosquito reduction exercise...
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50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...

Lawyer who stole $850 000 to be sentenced July 16

Attorney Hilary Jeffrey Nelson will be sentenced on July 16 for stealing more than $850 000 from a client seven years ago. The long-standing attorney...

‘No need’ to amend Constitution

Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has stated that a comprehensive review of the work permit system is under way that includes...

Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

EAST RUTHERFORD - Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 on...

50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...

50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...
 

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Barbados

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the island. The warning was issued by the Barbados Meteorological Services due to heightened lightning activity,...

Police investigating fatal collision along Waterford Road

The man who perished in a road traffic collision along Waterford Road, St Michael on Monday was identified as Hensley Hinkson. The 70-year-old of Dalkeith...

Trade unionist questions method of collecting money for Resilience and Regeneration Fund

Trade Unionist Caswell Franklyn says the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) should not be collecting money for the renamed Resilience and Regeneration...

Minimum wage ‘squeeze’

Companies have not been given enough time to adjust to the upcoming minimum wage increase, says executive director of the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC),...

Flash-flood watch extended for island

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has extended the flash-flood watch for the island as unsettled weather continues to affect the country into Monday night. The...

Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

Share markets jumped on Monday after President Trump said weekend talks had resulted in a "total reset" in trade terms between the US and...

Credit unions ‘becoming like banks’

ASHTON TURNEY, a former president of the Barbados Co-operative Credit Union League Ltd, the umbrella body for local credit unions, is concerned that some...

Flash-flood watch issued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flash-flood watch for the island, warning residents and visitors to remain alert as unsettled weather conditions persist. The...

Men to face court over gun and ammo charges

Update - Two Christ Church men charged in connection with a firearm and ammunition seizure earlier this month have been remanded to Her Majesty’s...

Two men charged with cannabis offences

Update - Two brothers from Vauxhall, Christ Church, have pleaded guilty to drug-related charges and have been granted bail ahead of sentencing. Michael Vincent Edward...