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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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Barbados opens first resident embassy in Ireland

Barbados has officially established its first resident embassy in Ireland, a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic, trade, tourism and cultural ties between the two...

DLP urges BWA to address water issues in St David’s

The Democratic Labour Party(DLP) has issued a statement calling on the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) to act with greater urgency and sensitivity in addressing...

Update: Three injured in Black Rock shooting

Police are investigating a shooting incident which left three people injured and one house damaged at Plum Tree Road, St Stephens Hill, Black Rock,...

Three homeless after fire destroys house

Three adults were displaced by a house fire at Sion Hill, St James, today. The home, which was destroyed, was occupied by a woman and...

Man pleads guilty to assault

A St Thomas man was granted bail after appearing in court today accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on a male juvenile. Mahendra Totaram...

IN CUSTODY: Akeem Deshawn Carter

Akeem Deshawn Carter, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, is now in police custody. Carter, who...

Convicted killer remanded to Dodds until July

At 4:25 P.M. on Monday, a jury found Taurean Jamal Pile guilty of murdering Orlando Maughan after deliberating for an hour and 32 minutes. Pile,...

House fire at Sion Hill, St James

The Barbados Fire Service is at this time battling a house fire at Sion Hill, St James. Two appliances are on the scene. As a result,...

US restricts visas for 13 linked to fentanyl online pharmacy

The United States announced visa restrictions on 13 people linked to a US-sanctioned, India-based online pharmacy that the Trump administration accuses of selling Americans...

Call for locally develop artificial intelligence

Barbados must begin developing its own artificial intelligence systems and digital platforms to safeguard its data and future economic independence. This is the view of...