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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of Police, becoming the first woman to hold the post in Barbados. The swearing-in ceremony took place...

Roach ruled out of second test against Sri Lanka

West Indies made two changes to their team for the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which bowled off...

Jacqueline Williams named for Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s

West Indian umpire Jacqueline Wiliams has been named to stand in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s on...

LIVE: Barbados Grand Prix – Athlete Enrichment Panel Discussion

A Panel Discussion featuring Regional Olympians, a conversation with some of the Caribbean’s top athletes as they share insights and lessons to inspire the...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

Sex offender given 15-year sentence

Fifteen years. That’s the starting sentence Matthew Orlando King got for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl ten years ago. Saying that she believed King...

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...

Plans for small business centre

Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Back in February 1998 she was given 24 to 48 hours to live. Her parents, Reverend Trevor and Eslyne Daniel, were told to call...
 

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Guardiola: We do not deserve performance bonuses

Manchester City's players and staff do not deserve any performance bonuses that may come their way from this year's Club World Cup, manager Pep...

Spanish Court overturns ex-Barcelona defender Alves’ rape conviction

MADRID –  The top court in Spain's Catalonia region on Friday overturned Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction, saying the case against him...

Man charged with firearm possession and assaulting police

O’neal Clavis Nile Hinds, a 28-year-old resident of Howells Cross Road, St. Michael, has been arrested and formally charged by the Barbados Police Service...

Roach returns to Surrey for first four matches of County Championship

SURREY – West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach will rejoin Surrey for the first four matches of the upcoming County Championship campaign, continuing his...

Two remanded to Dodds over stolen snacks

The thief and the handler of stolen snacks ended up being remanded to prison yesterday.  Both men admitted their part in the crime in which...

Five hurt in Amsterdam stabbing spree

Five people, including two Americans, were injured in a stabbing spree in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, authorities said. The stabbing was reported to police...

Celebrating life, legacy of Pedro Welch

Barbadians from all walks of life came together to celebrate the life and legacy of Pedro Welch, a former professor of the University of...

House fire in Brittons Hill

Fire officers responded to a fire this morning at a house on Bryden Avenue, Brittons Hill, St. Michael. More details as they become available.

Plan for elderly care islandwide

The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs is aiming to establish residential and elderly care facilities in each parish. Commencing in St Philip, they...

Latin America and the Caribbean ‘hit hard’ by extreme weather and climate

GENEVA – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Friday said extreme weather and climate impacts had a damaging toll on Latin America and the Caribbean...