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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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Hantavirus ‘not yet a concern’

International virologist Camille M. Lange says Barbados is not on the verge of a hantavirus outbreak or pandemic, but warns that the Caribbean’s chronic...

Greaves advances to Junior Pan Am Keirin final

Barbadian track cyclist Arielle Greaves has advanced to the final of the Junior Women's Keirin at the 2026 Junior Pan American Track Cycling Championships...

Man injured in Brittons Hill shooting

Police are investigating a shooting incident which left one man injured at Brittons New Road, Brittons Hill, St Michael on Friday night. According to the...

‘Reinforcing’ borders

Barbados is seeking to strengthen its maritime boundaries, protect its sovereign rights at sea and establish clearer rules governing activities in its waters through...

High hopes for ‘A’ team

What can a young Barbados cricketer learn in a week playing in Dominica? Plenty, if you ask head coach Sulieman Benn. The former West Indies...

Attorney: I had plans of repaying

He was treated “harshly” as parties for the vendor “bullied” their way through the transaction. However, it was always his intention, said attorney Hilary Nelson,...

Four persons convicted of conspiracy to murder former Haitian leader

A Florida jury on Friday convicted four men on charges of plotting to kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021 by hiring mercenaries to assassinate...

CMO: Hantavirus not a threat to Barbados

Barbados is not at risk of a hantavirus outbreak, says Chief Medical Officer, Dr The Most Honourable Kenneth George. He gave the assurance that the...

Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade

Vladimir Putin has used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow's Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce Nato. Speaking in front...

University moves to lead Caribbean AI revolution

The University of the West Indies is positioning itself to become the Caribbean’s leading force in artificial intelligence (AI), with new plans to build...