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$367.3m in foreign direct investment
Foreign direct investment (FDI) worth $367.3 million flowed into Barbados in the first half of the year.
This information comes from the Central Bank of Barbados, which says this represents a $109.9 increase in FDI when compared with the $257.4 million the country received in the first half last year and...
Gasoline and diesel prices see small increase
As of Sunday, retail prices for gasoline and diesel have risen slightly across Barbados.
Gasoline now costs $3.94 per litre, up two cents, while diesel increased by 10 cents to $3.32 per litre.
Kerosene prices remain steady at $1.27 per litre, while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have decreased. The new...
Tint testing extended
There will be no vehicle tint testing across the island today, but motorists will get another chance from tomorrow, Monday, August 12, as authorities extend the exercise for an additional five days.
The decision comes after a huge public turnout last week, as many Barbadians rushed to find out if...
Trump demands homeless people ‘immediately’ move out of Washington DC
US President Donald Trump has said homeless people must "move out" of Washington DC as he vowed to tackle crime in the city, but the mayor pushed back against the White House likening the American capital to Baghdad in Iraq.
The Republican president has also trailed a news conference for...
Barbados has a unique opportunity to champion harm reduction at COP11
By Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance
This year, the world’s eyes will turn to Geneva as leaders gather for COP11, the World Health Organization’s critical conference on tobacco control. As decisions are made that will impact global health for years to come, Barbados finds itself at a...
Missing: 18-year-old Trinity Harris
Update: Trinity Tamika Harris, 18, of Cutting Road, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, who was reported missing on Friday, August 11, 2025, has been safely located.
Earlier story
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Trinity Tamika Harris of Cutting Road, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, who has been reported...
PSV, taxi operators want clarity on tint regulations
Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and taxi operators are calling for clarity from Government on the tint regulations set to take effect from September 1.
Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport, Roy Raphael, is warning of possible “chaos” if this is not resolved.
“We have close to 1 200 public...
Stoute finishes eighth in 400m freestyle at Junior Pan American Games
Barbadian Swimmer Heidi Stoute finished eighth in the Junior Pan American Games Women’s 400-metre freestyle finals, at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Asuncion Paraguay today.
Stoute, a five-time CCCAN champion, entered the championships with a qualifying time 4:28.83 minutes, and this seeded her in heat three with the fastest qualifier...
Water woes hit two parishes
When residents in some parts of St George and Christ Church turned on their taps Friday night, they were frustrated by the trickle they received.
These low-pressure issues were caused by a rupture to the large-diameter main located at the Turnpike, Carmichael Road, St George, affecting surrounding areas such as...
Layne charged with multiple offences
Update: Akeem Justin Layne, 31, of Flat Rock, St. George, has been remanded to Dodds Prison on firearm and drug charges.
Layne is accused of possession of a firearm, seven rounds of ammunition, and over a kilogram of cannabis valued at $4,152. He also faces charges of trafficking and intent...
Pastor Lowe passes away
Pastor and popular gospel singer Vincent Anthony "Tony" Lowe, who was at Dodds prison awaiting sentence on a sexual assault conviction died yesterday.
Sources said Lowe was transported to the QEH yesterday morning after he told prison authorities that he was not feeling well.
He subsequently passed away.
The 71-year-old cleric of...
Barbados, India, sign ground breaking agreement to establish coconut processing plant
The Government of Barbados and the Republic of India recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Coconut Processing Plant on the island.
The signing of the MOU is seen as a bold step toward enhancing food processing capabilities and deepening bilateral cooperation.
The agreement...