Scotland’s Brian Watson and Caroline Will, who made their Caribbean rallying debut in 2014, enjoyed their first visit so much that they will be back for more when the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) celebrates the 25th Anniversary of its first International All-Stage Rally at Sol Rally Barbados 2015 (May 29-31). More than that, honour is […]

Everybody tries to squeeze a little bit of the funds for themselves and their brothers and in the end there are never enough funds to complete the original goals and standards of the project. All the time. Every time. But this time there were some major feeders at the trough… or so says Donna St. […]

(CONCL. FROM CAPTION ABOVE) At the same time, Japanese mystery author Aki Akahori (Ayako Fujitani) takes a trip to San Francisco in order to escape the press tour for her latest book – a potboiler in her world famous “Inspector Takabe” series. Feeling lonely and vulnerable, she begins a romantic affair with a mysterious Japanese […]

A politically-charged serial killer thriller set in 1953 Soviet Russia, CHILD 44 chronicles the crisis of conscience for secret police agent Leo Demidov (Tom Hardy), who loses status, power and home when he refuses to denounce his own wife, Raisa (Noomi Rapace), as a traitor. Exiled from Moscow to a grim provincial outpost, Leo and […]

The Barbados China Friendship Association (BCFA), the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and the Central Bank of Barbados are collaborating to host the inaugural ‘Fish and Dragon Festival‘ from February 19 – 21, 2015. The three day event, is programmed to celebrate the Lunar New Year celebrated as the Spring Festival in China […]

Set in Normandy, France, Madame Bovary is Gustave Flaubert’s classic story of Emma Bovary (Mia Wasikowska), a young beauty who impulsively marries small-town doctor, Charles Bovary (Henry Lloyd-Hughes), to leave her father’s pig farm far behind. But after being introduced to the glamorous world of high society, she soon becomes bored with her stodgy husband […]

The Bridgetown U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that Mo’ Mojo will be performing live in Barbados on Saturday 14th February for a FREE concert at the Errol Barrow Center for Creative Imagination! Get ready to experience the high energy, “party-gras” Zydeco music of Mo’Mojo! As we prepare to celebrate Black History Month during the […]

The People’s Parliament will be in session when the St Peter branch of the Barbados Labour Party meets on Sunday 1st February 2015 at the Alma Parris School. The meeting starts at 4:30 pm and all concerned Barbadians are expected.

Police are investigating an Aggravated Burglary which occurred at the Black Rock branch of Scotiabank about 10:10 am on Tuesday 27th January 2015. Police are appealing to anyone who may have information that can assist with this investigation to call Emergency number 211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477).

Barbados may be among the first countries in the world to have reached targets to eliminate mother to child transmission of both HIV and Syphilis by the end of this year. This was among the issues discussed when Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) Caribbean Regional Support Team, Dr. […]

On the day that Barbadians proudly celebrated one of our greatest social activists and leaders, the Right Excellent Errol Barrow, for the huge impact he made to the country and its people, it was fitting that Columbus Barbados celebrated its most important asset – its employees – the ones who make the biggest impact in […]

Members of the Drug Squad have arrested and charged Ryon Marlon George 28 year old Guyanese national for the following offences: 1. Two counts of Possession of cocaine 2. Two counts of Possession with intent to supply 3. Two counts of Trafficking; and 4. Importation of cocaine. Ryon George is a crew member on board […]

Directed by Peter Segal, Grudge Match (Saturday, February 14th) is a sports comedy about two Pittsburgh boxers, Billy “The Kid” McDonnen (Robert De Niro) and Henry “Razor” Sharp (Sylvester Stallone), who shared a fierce rivalry during the 1980s. Each had two victorious matches, but on the night before their final round, Henry suddenly announced his […]

Based on the video game of the same name, Need for Speed (Saturday, February 21st) is an action film directed by Scott Waugh. * For more information on the HBO/MAX family of channels, either call (246) 620-FLOW/3569 or visit www.hbomax.tv.

Last night in a highly anticipated announcement episode of the Bank on ME show, 12 entrepreneurs were announced as finalists vying for various forms of investment and an attractive prize package including $15000 from presenting sponsor, Scotiabank. Part 2 of the Audition Show saw 11 of the remaining 24 contestants pitching to the judging panel […]

The Family (Saturday, February 7th) is a crime comedy directed by Luc Besson, based on Tonino Benacquista’s novel “Badfellas.” * For more information on the HBO/MAX family of channels, either call (246) 620-FLOW/3569 or visit www.hbomax.tv.

Axcel Finance, a micro-financing company which has been operating in Barbados for only two years, has been lauded for initiating a mentorship program for secondary school children. While stating that it was good to have such a program, Minister Jones said: “We would have had in this country, over time, different iterations of something approaching […]

Governor of the Central Bank of Denmark, Per Callesen, will discuss the merits of fixed exchange rate regimes in small economies at a seminar at the Grande Salle, Tom Adams Financial Centre on Thursday, February 5 at 12 noon. His topic on this occasion is “Experiences with Fixed Exchange Rates and Economic Performance in Small […]

Police are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains found at Grants Bay, St. Peter, near Foster’s Fun Land on 25th January 2015. Investigations are on going to establish the gender, the identity of the person, and the cause of death. David Welch – ASP (Ag); Public Relations Officer

Many students who attended the University of the West Indies last semester and their relatives have been contacting Barbados Labour Party Members of Parliament and constituency caretakers expressing their very serious concern over whether they will be able to continue with their courses this semester in light of the fact that they have heard nothing […]

Their contribution to community and national pride is seen as based on love of country and not monetary rewards. Minister of Culture, Stephen Lashley, described these volunteers as “the movers and the shakers behind our Community Independence Celebrations across the eleven parishes of Barbados“. Parish Independence Committees, under the guidance of the CICS, encourage maximum […]

While not referring to the spurious Barbados Free Press, nor to any claims made by those represented by Douglas Trotman – nevertheless Amos Utuama, Deputy Governor of the Delta State in Nigeria made it clear there is no wrongdoing and students concerns will be answered before summer arrives… Trotman claims he represents the disgruntled pupils […]