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Arrears cause for concern
Persistent financial woes at some key state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are a major risk to Government’s fiscal performance.
The liquidity and cash flow concerns have continued into Government’s new fiscal year, as SOEs faced $77.3 million in arrears, unfunded pension liabilities of $282.7 million and long-term debt liabilities totalling $732.5 million...
Flash-flood watch for western Barbados
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Flash-Flood Watch for western districts.
Moderate to heavy showers have been developing just offshore along the island’s western coastline this afternoon, and forecasters warn some of this activity could move onshore before conditions ease later this evening.
Soil erosion on exposed or...
Caribbean athletes shine at World Championships in Tokyo
It was a great day for Caribbean athletics in Tokyo, Japan today.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott delivered another impressive performance to capture gold in the men’s javelin at the World Athletic Championships.
The 32-year-old came up trumps at the right time, with a season’s best effort of 88.16 metres to...
Tyreall Kidd in custody
Sixteen-year-old Tyreall Jamari Kidd, of Ashdeane Village, Black Rock, St Michael, who was the subject of a wanted notice issued on Saturday, August 16, 2025, is now in police custody.
Kidd was brought in on Tuesday, September 9 and is currently assisting investigators with serious criminal matters.
The Barbados Police Service...
Wanted teen in custody
Sixteen-year-old Damon Hayden Cummins, alias “Demon,” of Birds River, Deacons Farm, St Michael, who was the subject of a wanted notice issued on Friday, August 15, is now in police custody.
Cummins was brought in on Tuesday, September 9 and is currently assisting investigators with serious criminal matters.
The Barbados Police...
Fatal collision victim identified
Police have identified the victim of Wednesday’s fatal collision at Haggatt Hall Road, St Michael, as 25-year-old Reon Dottin, of Drax Hall Tenantry, St George.
The accident occurred around 6:48 p.m. on September 17 and involved a motor omnibus, a motor van, and a motorcycle. Investigations revealed that the motor...
Bajan pride in Japan
Barbados celebrated its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, yesterday with a vibrant display of music, dance, and cultural pride, capped by remarks from Minister of Economic Affairs Kay McConney, who represented the Government at the international event and Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Masaki Ogushi.
The celebrations formed...
Alleyne does the job as Royals win three-peat in Women’s CPL
Brave batting by Aliyah Alleyne led Barbados Royals Women to a sensational win over Guyana Amazon Warriors as they captured the Massey Women’s Caribbean Premier League title on Wednesday afternoon. Alleyne made 17 not out off just nine balls as the Royals made 137-7 off 19.4 overs to win...
Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments
ABC has pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely," a spokesperson for the Disney-owned network said in a statement.
Earlier this week, Kimmel said during his show that the "Maga gang"...
Exxon spends millions doing business with local businesses in Guyana
ExxonMobil Guyana Wednesday said that along with its contractors, they have spent an estimated US$2.9 billion with Guyanese businesses since operations began in 2015.
In addition, the oil and gas company said US$419 million have been spent in the first half of this year directly doing business with with 1,800...
Business Barbados ‘improving service delivery’
Greater emphasis will be placed on service delivery as the government department formerly known as the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO) undergoes a major transformation to Business Barbados.
The Government department with responsibility for the registration and incorporation of companies, the registration of patents, trade marks, industrial designs...
Macrons to offer ‘scientific evidence’ to US court to prove Brigitte...
Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are planning to present photographic and scientific evidence to a US court to prove Mrs Macron is a woman.
Their lawyer says the French president and Mrs Macron will present the documentation in a defamation suit they have taken against the right-wing influencer Candace...