Police arrested and charged two (2) school boys in connection with the disturbing chopping matter which occurred on Wednesday the 22nd of November 2017, at the Ellerslie Secondary School, which resulted in a 16 year old male student of the school, receiving several cutlass slashes to his right hand, after a group of students became […]

The historic Warrens Great House, to the north-western corner of the CIBC FirstCaribbean Headquarters site, has been given a new lease on life, following a substantial facelift by its owners, CIBC FirstCaribbean. The building, which dates back to the late 17th century, is one of the seven original great houses in Barbados, and was first […]

Police have arrested and charge a second man in relation to the sale of counterfeit PUMA from the Rihanna Brand. Delpeache, was arrested and formally charged for: • Selling PUMA Fenty by Rihanna, and Creeper Sneakers and PUMA Fenty Slippers. • exposing for sale Puma slippers, shoes and backpacks which were counterfeit These offences were […]

Jamaica’s Jeffrey Panton has become the first overseas driver to win the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) coveted Champion Driver title, following victory on the weekend’s BRC Winter Rally (November 24/25). Only half the field was on the overall finishers’ list, after competitors and organisers alike battled with the challenges presented by Saturday’s torrential rainstorms in […]

Female empowerment and the support of young leaders remain vital to the economic development of the Caribbean. This view was expressed by the Head of the Political and Communications team at the British High Commission Bridgetown, Mr. Edward Munn, during the opening ceremony of an economic prosperity workshop held at the Ministry of Culture, Sports […]

The move by the FCC in the US to roll back restrictive net neutrality regulation as it relates to regulating the Internet is a “victory for telecoms, consumers and economies” Digicel observed as they urged Caribbean regulators to take note and not simply apply a blanket one size fits all approach in their markets. Digicel […]

Thor: Ragnarok decided to use the comedic twists of Guardians Of The Galaxy‘s formula. Keith Urban was unrecognisable as Skurge the Executioner and a very good display of his skill set. Despite comedic it has very heavy dramatic turns, with deaths of major characters which again would draw the ire of fanboys. The epic battle […]

Yes, if you were a well behaved schoolchild, your bus-fare was 15 cents each way, even if you caught 4 buses a day… The little girl sipped from a lifesaver once seen all over the island, before running water in the majority of residences made a Standpipe obsolete… Police used to direct Traffic often instead […]

This took place at what is now the Hotel Pom Marine at the corner of Balmoral Gap and Navy Gardens near UN House. One dollar got you through the door and no shirt and tie, a lounge suit is now what we think of as Shirt-Jac’s or Guayaberas as they’re known in Cuba… You had […]

Bajan taxpayers have less than a week to participate in the Revenue Authority’s Amnesty programme which draws to a close on November 30, 2017. The amnesty was announced in May during the Minister of Finance’s Budgetary Proposal as an additional period for taxpayers to benefit from the waiver of penalties and interest on taxes owed […]

As many residents of hurricane ravaged Dominica start to put their lives back together, a number of Dominican students studying at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies continue to experience difficulties. Five of them recently received a contribution from CIBC FirstCaribbean international Bank to assist them with the purchase of […]

As police continue to solve a recent spate of car thefts, they are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the owners of two motor cars which are currently in the possession of the police. The identify characteristics of these two cars have been altered, and the police are therefore appealing to anyone who […]

In a commitment to agricultural safety, food security, environmental and human health, eleven Caribbean countries are now free from significant quantities of hazardous pesticide waste, as well as their contaminated containers and stores. The removal of 319 tonnes of obsolete pesticides stocks and related wastes was confirmed by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the […]

Police have arrested and formally charged 36 year old Jason McDonald Phillips of Suriname Road, Horse Hill, St. Joseph, for a number of criminal offences. Phillips who was the subject of a wanted man bulletin, was arrested and formally charged for the offence of Disorderly Behaviour, in relation to a WhatsApp video, after he was […]

Police are looking to solve what led to be an apparent suicide by 44 year old Winston Tyrone Forde of Wanstead Gardens, St. Michael, this occurred sometime before 7:45 am, on Friday 17th November 2017. Circumstances Preliminary investigations revealed that sometime around 7:45 am, on Friday 17th November 2017, family members of Forde visited his […]

CEMEX, a global leader in the building materials industry, announced last week that it will be launching and transforming the global industry with the launch of CEMEX GO, a first of its kind, fully digital customer integration platform which will be fully implemented in Barbados in 2019. CEMEX GO delivers real-time, detailed information that customers […]

Police are conducting investigation into an accident with injuries which occurred sometime around 4:45 pm, on Friday the 17th of November 2017, along Rockley Road, Christ Church ( opposite Blue Orchid Hotel), involving a minibus, a route taxi, and two(2) motor cars, which resulted in ten (10) persons complaining for neck and back pains. The […]

The Administration of the Royal Barbados Police Force thanks the public and the media for its assistance in this matter and looks forward to your continued cooperation in the future. Roland Cobbler – Insp. (Ag); Public Relations Officer

Two years ago, countries in the Caribbean Region committed to ambitious climate goals under the Paris Agreement. With support from institutions like the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), many are making progress to mitigate the impact of climate change by beginning to shift to clean energy. However, international organisations that are promoting this transition must also […]

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying a man who is wanted in connection with a number of criminal matters. All information received will be strictly confidential. Rodney Inniss – Insp. (Ag); Public Relations Officer

The Caribbean Science Foundation is excited to inform you that it will launch the pilot of its Computer Coding Camps in Barbados, with the first meeting of the Camp scheduled for Saturday January 6, 2018.  The sponsors of the Camp are Scotiabank, and the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS. Total […]

A delegation from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has arrived at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP23) in Bonn, Germany. While at the event, which runs until November 17, the Bank will join other regional stakeholders in reiterating the urgent need for climate action and resilient recovery in the Caribbean. Against the backdrop of this […]

Amadeus, the leading technology provider for the travel industry has entered in the Suriname market, reaching a 50% market share while helping travel agencies drive their business and providing them with the tools they need to present a solid offer to customers. Suriname has become a very important market for Amadeus and travel agencies have […]

Thor Ragnarok Two Post Credit Scenes get a full breakdown and analysis. Who is in the ship that Thor and Loki see? What happens to the Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum) at the end of the film? Erik Voss explains these scenes, and how they set up the future of the MCU and Avengers Infinity War. CONNECT […]

Believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian and Ana fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins… If Christian […]