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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...

Official funeral for Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Latoya Cox

The late Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Latoya Cox, Ph.D., will be accorded an official funeral on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Wildey...
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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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Call to nominate unsung heroes

Barbadians have been invited to nominate upstanding members of their community for the 2026 edition of the CIBC Unsung heroes competition. Nominations officially opened yesterday...

Re-elected prime minister concerned at low voter turn out

Prime Minister Philip Davis says he is disappointed that despite an overwhelming victory in Tuesday’s general election, too many Bahamians stayed away from casting...

Former fire officer moved to tears during testimony

A retired fire officer was moved to tears yesterday as he viewed the photographs taken of accident victim Akalia Weir at the scene 15...

Fisherfolk pleased with solutions

Fisherfolk have been assisted in finding solutions as they await the repair of the frequently malfunctioning ice machines at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex. On Tuesday,...

Bajans urged to invest in national projects

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says Barbadians must prepare to become owners in key national projects as Government moves deeper into a new phase...

Alzarri among 17 selected for camp ahead of Sri Lanka series

After an almost year-long layoff from international cricket, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is among 17 players set to take part in a 10-day high...

Caribbean countries boosted in push for climate loss and damage funding

Caribbean countries are now better positioned to access millions of dollars in climate grant financing aimed at strengthening resilience and addressing losses and damages...

Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party’s seat of power in Beijing

US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing ended with a tour of Zhongnanhai, the exclusive, heavily guarded 14th Century compound where top Chinese leaders...

Gun violence sparks fear in Black Rock

A shooting incident on Wednesday night has spread fear in the Clevedale, Black Rock, St Michael community after gunmen sprayed the area of Plum...

Jones: I will let Bar do its probe

The Barbados Bar Association is in possession of documents which refer to Democratic Labour Party (DLP) spokesman on education, Quincy Jones, as an attorney,...