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BHTA expresses alarm over rising gun violence, warns of impact on tourism

The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has voiced deep concern over the recent spate of gun violence across the island, including the fatal shooting in Thunder Bay, St...

Update: Three men identified in fatal shooting at Thunder Bay

Three men have been identified following a fatal shooting at Thunder Bay, Lower Carlton, St James on Sunday...

Stabbing incident at Cheapside van stand

Police are on the scene of a stabbing incident at the van stand near Cheapside, in Bridgetown. Reports...

Government condemns deadly violence, vows firm action

The Government of Barbados has strongly condemned the latest outbreak of deadly violence in the country, pledging full...

Traffic disruption in Christ Church after burst main

Motorists are being advised of traffic delays at King Corner, Sayes Court, Christ Church, near the roundabout. Reports indicate...

Three dead, one injured in St James shooting

Update Three men have been killed and another injured following a shooting incident at Thunder Bay Beach Bar, Lower Carlton, St James on Sunday night. Police...

Call to follow grooming rules

With the new school term to start on Tuesday, students and parents are being urged to adhere to Barbados’ National Grooming Policy, as education...

Multimedia platform soon for students

The Ministry of Education Transformation has big plans to get students’ voices onto the world stage, with the introduction of Student TV. During the 2026 elections for...

Ifill urges inclusive, rights-based banking

Banking accessibility must shift from a model of charity to one grounded in rights and inclusion. This was the call of Human Rights Commissioner, The...

Don’t take risks

Road safety advocates are urging motorists approaching junctions to proceed with caution and put all safety measures in gear to reduce the likelihood of...

UWI mourns slain student, plans vigil

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus community is holding a vigil in tribute to final-year law student Daquan Roberts, who was...