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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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‘Fast and hard’ tactic for gun crime

Hit "fast and hard" by getting indictable matters to the High Court in three months’ time. That tactic, said Justice Carlisle Greaves, will help tackle...

ALKALINE ANNOUNCED AS CO-HEADLINER FOR TIPSY MUSIC FESTIVAL BARBADOS 2026

Bridgetown, Barbados | May 8, 2026 - Tipsy Music Festival (TMF) is turning up the heat for 2026 with the official announcement of Jamaican...

CDB mobilising more capital for BMCs

The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is putting itself in a better position to mobilise capital, including private finance. This objective was outlined by CDB...

Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children

Netflix has been sued in Texas over claims it collects data belonging to children and adults in the US state without their consent, and...

Accused denies interfering with teen

Raymond Ricardo Holder said he never “interfered” with the complainant who has accused him of attempted rape six years ago. In his unsworn statement from...

Project aims to reduce spread of dengue, zika

A major regional effort is under way to strengthen pandemic preparedness and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, zika and chikungunya...

No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency

There is "no sign" of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship, the head of...

Fast bowling trio put Red Force on top against Pride

Trinidad and Tobago’s fast-bowling trio of Anderson Phillip, Terrance Hinds and Jayden Seales wrecked Barbados Pride’s normally dependable batting lineup to put their side...

CXC says AI approach based on fairness and human judgement

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is assuring students, teachers and parents across the region that its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) in School-Based Assessments...

Jordan: Legal guardrails soon to protect workers from falling

Concerned by a disturbing number of incidents where workers have fallen from heights, Minister of Labour Colin Jordan says Government will soon introduce specific...