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President’s leave extended

The President of Barbados, His Excellency, the Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic’s leave has been extended until Monday, July 13. The Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey...

BWU monitoring action over alleged mistreatment of migrant workers

The Barbados Workers Union is waiting and watching after exposing a large construction company's alleged mistreatment of migrant workers. “On Wednesday, we brought to the...

Nation kicks off Crop Over season

The Nation Publishing Co Limited marked the launch of this year’s Crop Over Central yesterday with a pop-up event at Jubilee Gardens in The...

Lawyer who stole $850 000 to be sentenced July 16

Attorney Hilary Jeffrey Nelson will be sentenced on July 16 for stealing more than $850 000 from a client seven years ago. The long-standing attorney...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

Lawyer who stole $850 000 to be sentenced July 16

Attorney Hilary Jeffrey Nelson will be sentenced on July 16 for stealing more than $850 000 from a client seven years ago. The long-standing attorney...

‘No need’ to amend Constitution

Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has stated that a comprehensive review of the work permit system is under way that includes...

Argentina break Cape Verde hearts with extra-time win

A 111th-minute Diney Borges own goal saved holders Argentina from one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as they scraped past heroic...

Plans for small business centre

Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Back in February 1998 she was given 24 to 48 hours to live. Her parents, Reverend Trevor and Eslyne Daniel, were told to call...
 

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Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee

 Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who ​was denied entry into the ‌United States to officiate at the World Cup, will be paid his full...

‘Comply with fire safety protocols’

Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance Chris Gibbs is urging landlords to comply with fire safety requirements, while also pledging to reduce the dangerous...

Met Office puts country on alert after continued drought in wet season

Barbadians are being told to prepare as the country remains under drought warnings until the end of next month. Despite the official start of the...

Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller

Japan showed their battling qualities to eke out a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group F opener on Sunday as...

Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston

Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where ​history was made on...

Fogging Schedule: June 15 to 19

Various districts in Christ Church, St. Thomas and St. Michael will be visited by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit next week. The team...

Hamilton ends Antonelli’s run with first win for Ferrari

 Lewis Hamilton celebrated an emotional and historic first grand prix victory for Ferrari on Sunday to end Kimi Antonelli's five-race sequence of success ​and...

Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought

 The New York ​Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday to claim their first NBA championship since 1973, putting the long-suffering franchise...

Barbados Fire Service mourns death of Divisional Officer Wayne David Vaughan

The Barbados Fire Service is today mourning the loss of Divisional Officer Wayne David Vaughan. Vaughan passed away today after 36 years of service, and...

Haynesville house destroyed by fire, man in custody

A house in Haynesville, St James burnt to the ground this morning and a man taken into custody. Firefighters responded to the scene after the...