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BHTA: Levy reform a game-changer
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has hailed new legislation requiring global booking platforms to collect and remit the ten per cent Shared Economy Levy as a “game-changer” in creating fairer competition between hotels and short-term rentals.
Chairman Javon Griffith said the Tourism Levy (Amendment) Bill 2025,
introduced in July, would...
Second boxer dies from brain injury after Tokyo event
A second Japanese boxer has died from a brain injury suffered at an event in Tokyo.
Hiromasa Urakawa, 28, died on Saturday after he was beaten via knockout in the eighth round of his fight with Yoji Saito on 2 August.
It follows the death of Shigetoshi Kotari on Friday from injuries sustained...
High CARIFESTA XV hopes on heels of bumper festival
The last lap weekend of this year’s Crop Over season kept many in Barbados’ hospitality and transport sectors “on their toes”, with hoteliers and taxi operators now looking to keep the momentum going as CARIFESTA XV approaches.
“There was a definite buzz during the Crop Over season,” said Ryan Forde, chief executive officer of the Barbados...
Man killed in hit-and-run in St George
Police are investigating a fatal collision in St George on Saturday night that claimed the life of a man.
According to police, officers at District ‘B’ Station received a report around 11:30 p.m. of a body along Watts Village Road. When a patrol arrived, they found the man lying on...
Parents urged to have young children’s eyes tested
Parents and guardians are being encouraged to have their children’s vision checked between the ages of three and five.
In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said routine eye screening to detect visual problems at an early stage is available at four polyclinics - Branford...
Pakistan beat West Indies in 1st ODI
Pakistan batting does the job as they overcome West Indies in 1st ODI
Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Talat led Pakistan to victory by five wickets over West Indies in the first One Day International at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium on Friday night.
Nawaz on debut, and Talat, playing in only...
Shaquille thanks supporters for ‘huge surprise’
Flow Starcom People’s Monarch Shaquille GFG has expressed deep gratitude to fans, family and supporters.
He was visibly moved as he received his cheque for $15 000 at the new Flow store in Dome Mall, Warrens, St Michael.
“Honestly, when I wrote this song , I never thought I’d win anything this...
President to take vacation leave
The President of Barbados, Her Excellency the Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, will be out of office on vacation leave from August 10 to 31.
In her absence, the Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Douglas Gibson will perform the functions of the Office of the President.
(BGIS)
Motorcyclist killed in accident
Update: Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in Friday evening’s collision in Bourne’s Land, St. Christopher, Christ Church, as Dominic King, 32, of Rollins Road, Christ Church.
The fatal crash occurred around 6:10 p.m. on August 8, 2025, and involved a motorcar and a motorcycle travelling in the same direction...
First oil achieved at Guyana’s fourth FPSO
The Guyana government Friday said that the first oil has been achieved from the One Guyana Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, the country’s fourth offshore development within the prolific Stabroek Block.
In a statement, the Ministry of Natural Resources described the FPSO as Guyana’s largest production vessel, to...
Brathwaite vying for spot on BCA board
Former West Indies star and 2016 T20 World Cup hero Carlos Brathwaite has officially declared his candidacy for a director position on the Barbados Cricket Association’s (BCA) board, pledging to bring innovation, global insights, and sustainable solutions to the future of Barbadian cricket.
The BCA is scheduled to hold its...
Passenger lands in ‘hot water’
Crop Over was over for an American visitor before she even touched down at Grantley Adams International Airport.
On July 30, Michelle Jana McElwee, who was planning to jump in a band on Kadooment Day, misbehaved on an aeroplane, assaulted a crew member and a police sergeant, and imported a small quantity of...