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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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Harris assumes chairmanship of BTMI board

Businessman Peter Harris has assumed chairmanship of the board of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. A media statement said the appointment would be in effect...

Mixed reaction in Thorpe’s Cottage over new road 

Some residents of Thorpe’s Cottage, St George, are singing the praises of the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW). However, there remains a measure of...

Vendors, visitors feeling the heat

By midday, the heat radiating off the sand at Brandons Beach was almost unbearable. Tourists darted quickly between shaded spots and the water’s edge,...

Barbados Tridents return with new look for CPL

The Barbados Tridents are making a return to the Caribbean Premier League. After five years as the Barbados Royals, the franchise will be back in...

MISSING: Kemera Murray

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing girl Kemera Murray, 13 years, of Block 1B, Meadow Road, Wildey, St Michael, who was...

Arianna carving name for herself

Arianna Holligan, at age 22, is one of Barbados’ younger artists who is carving out a name for herself in the artistic world. She is...

Massy Barbados profits hold

Massy is reporting increased revenue and profitability in its Barbados operations, as the group anticipates a continued demanding operating environment, including continued pressure from...

Fisherfolk fed up with ice issues

Fisherfolk at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex says they are sick and tired of struggling to have enough ice to keep their fish fresh. The fisherman...

‘Trinidad won’t recognise’ Barnett as Caricom Secretary General after August

PORT OF SPAIN – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Trinidad and Tobago will not recognise Dr. Carla Barnett as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary...

Ex-cricketer Butcher’s wife laid to rest

Former Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) employee and wife of former England cricketer Roland Butcher, Cheryl Butcher was buried last Wednesday in the United Kingdom. Her...