Stoute awaiting word from doctors
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Stoute awaiting word from doctors
Tre Greaves 
September 22, 2023
As veteran entertainer Richard Stoute awaits word from the doctors about his health, he says his faith in God remains firm. That is the disposition th...
Outage ends business day
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Outage ends business day
Carlos Atwell 
September 22, 2023
Barbados was plunged into some chaos yesterday following a sudden islandwide power outage from 11:30 a.m. Many retail stores, schools, the University ...
Classes still on at BCC
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Classes still on at BCC
Akeel 
September 21, 2023
Classes at the Barbados Community College will continue as usual today. Following an island-wide power outage today, the BCC said both its ‘Eyrie’ cam...
Barbados affected by power outage
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Barbados affected by power outage
Akeel 
September 21, 2023
A power outage has affected several areas of Barbados. In a statement, the Barbados Light and Power Company said: "We are aware of an outage affecting...
Three remanded until October 18
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Three remanded until October 18
Akeel 
September 21, 2023
Three men, who all reside at 60 Denton Road, Grazettes Housing Area, St Michael, were in a Bridgetown court yesterday, facing a total of eight charges...
Fisherfolk backs sea egg ban
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Fisherfolk backs sea egg ban
Tre Greaves 
September 21, 2023
Regulating the capture of some seafood is in the best interest of the local fishing industry. Some fishermen shared that opinion as they came out in s...
Late pay causing hardship, says Auditor General
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Late pay causing hardship, says Auditor General
Akeel 
September 21, 2023
Chronic late payment  of salaries in the Public Service is causing “undue hardship” for thousands of workers, with the Barbados Police Service most af...
No rules ‘breached’, says Straughn
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No rules ‘breached’, says Straughn
COLVILLE MOUNSEY 
September 21, 2023
Minister in the ministry  of Finance and Economic Affairs Ryan Straughn says Government did not breach any financial rules in the Sam Lord’s Castle Re...
Barbados names new Solicitor General
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Barbados names new Solicitor General
Kimberley 
September 20, 2023
Attorney-at-law Anika Jackson is Barbados’ new Solicitor General. Jackson was appointed on promotion to the post of Solicitor General, Solicitor Gener...
Two thieves ask for rehab
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Two thieves ask for rehab
Akeel 
September 20, 2023
Two men who sat side by side in the District “A” Traffic Court ended up pleading guilty to theft and asking for “indoor help” to deal with their troub...
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QEH urges only life threatening cases go to A&E
Akeel 
September 19, 2023
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has issued a public advisory in response to the increased waiting times being experienced in the Accident and Emergency D...
Back seat for highway flyovers
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Back seat for highway flyovers
Carol Martindale 
September 19, 2023
Flyovers could take a back seat for now as Government prioritises the repair of the many roads and bridges across rural Barbados that are in an “awful...
Tenant seeking injunction
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Tenant seeking injunction
Maria Bradshaw 
September 19, 2023
While the announced closing off of Cavans Lane and Fort Willoughby in Bridgetown for the Pierhead Development Project did not take place yesterday as ...
Short-term notice for principals
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Short-term notice for principals
Maria Bradshaw 
September 19, 2023
Hours before the new school term began, secondary school principals, deputy principals and teachers were getting late-night phone calls telling them t...
Drowning at Brandons
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Drowning at Brandons
Akeel 
September 18, 2023
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of Keith Evelyn Beckles 80 years of #3 Bluebell Drive, Husbands, S.t James whose u...
Drowning at Heywoods
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Drowning at Heywoods
Akeel 
September 18, 2023
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of 42-year-old Faye Ann Cadogan, of Church Street Gardens, St. Peter. Her unrespon...
Mackie Holder to take up new position
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Mackie Holder to take up new position
Akeel 
September 18, 2023
Barbados Consul General in New York Mackie Holder is taking up a new position as early as next month. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced Sunday...