Nation News

Elderly man loses home to fire

An elderly man lost his home and all of his possessions to fire this evening at Hopewell, Christ Church. The incident happened a stone’s throw...

Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Pakistan expectedly completed a straightforward win over the West Indies on Wednesday’s penultimate day to halt a slide of...

Decomposed male body found in St John

The decomposed body of a male was discovered at Upper Belle Canfield, Hothersal, St John, around 9:15 a.m. today. Detectives were conducting investigations in the...

Marshall remanded until September

Shazan Deron Marshall was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in Oistins Magistrates’ Court today charged with murder. Marshall, 21, of Parish...
magazine

Our Magazine

CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Pakistan expectedly completed a straightforward win over the West Indies on Wednesday’s penultimate day to halt a slide of...

Pakistan in control

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

Discover more

Update: Man escapes after firing gun at joint patrol in Pinelands incident

Police are investigating a shooting incident involving a joint patrol of the Barbados Police Service and members of the Defence Force under the Broken...

Barbados secures IMF precautionary agreement

Barbados has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a precautionary Stand-By Arrangement valued at approximately US$260 million, but Prime...

FATF compliance teams honoured compliance honoured

Thirty members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF ), and the International Business Unit Economic Substance Team (IBUEST) were honoured for their successful...

Police-involved shooting incident in St Michael

Update Police are investigating a shooting incident involving a joint patrol of the Barbados Police Service and members of the Defence Force under the Broken...

US citizen convicted of running secret Chinese ‘police station’ in NYC

A US citizen has been convicted of helping run what has been described as the first known secret police station in the US on...

Drunken mother placed on bond for misbehaving

The alcoholic drinks which Shernelle Dionne Walcott consumed on Tuesday caused her to misbehave for hours and ultimately landed her before a law court. The...

Bajans rally behind Roberts offer

Roberts Manufacturing Co. Limited, the 80-year-old Barbadian manufacturer of margarines, shortening, edible oils and animal feeds, closed off its public share offer with major...

Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will co-headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final. The tournament, which will be...

Regional countries concerned about leakage within tourism sector

Caribbean tourism ministers have expressed concern regarding the “leakage” within the sector and are trying to formulate strategies to deal with the situation, Antigua...

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...