Police identify fatal shooting victim

Police have identified the man who was shot and killed at Six Roads Development, St Philip, early this morning as 28-year-old Tremaine Alexander Beckles. Beckles, of #9 Six Roads Development,...

PM Mottley pays tribute to calypso icon Mighty Sparrow

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to calypso icon the Mighty Sparrow, who has died at...

Barbados wins first-ever WorldSkills medal

Barbados has secured its first-ever medal at the WorldSkills Competition, with Khajon Albert capturing bronze in Intelligent Security...

Uptick in pre-primary enrolment

There has been a recorded 22.4 per cent increase in enrolment of three-year-olds and a 5.4 per cent...

Fatal shooting in St Philip

Update A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning while sitting in the driver’s seat of a motor...

Fairchild Street stabbing victim identified

The man who died after being stabbed near the Vendors Market on Fairchild Street, St Michael, on Wednesday morning has been identified as 42-year-old...

NCSA tells parents to be alert as schools reopen

As students prepare to return to the classroom next week, the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) is urging parents, guardians and adults to...

Mother appeals for child’s release

The mother of a teen at the Government Industrial School (GIS) and authorities look to be on a collision course over claims that the...

School term officially starts on Monday

Following a week of in-service planning for administrators and teachers, the 2026–2027 school year will officially begin for students on Monday, September 7. According to the Ministry of Education...

Ministry warns residents to take precautions following fire at metal dump

The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise the public that emergency services are responding to a fire at the metal dump in...

Bajans urged to stay hydrated as heat persists

With apparent temperatures around 45C, the Barbados Meteorological Services is advising members of the public to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and avoid direct...