now also on Telegram
  1. 15 PER CENT OF BAJANS ABANDON LOTTERY TICKETS WITH MINOR WINNINGS AMOUNT TO MAJOR LUMP OF UNCLAIMED PRIZES

    It was an attorney who came forward to collect the prize of 2.47 million dollars from the Mega 6 game of IGT at Independence Square. Speaking to reporters briefly, the affable lawyer gave a brief statement and even briefer description of the lucky winner; – Meanwhile, Operations Manager Shelly Ann Hee Chung noticed a disturbing […]

    August 27, 2018Breaking News, Featured, GamesNo comments
  2. U.S. Embassy Announces Interview Waiver Process for Qualifying Visa Renewals in Barbados

    As part of the United States Government’s continuing efforts to improve customer service and streamline the visa process, the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the implementation of interview visa waivers in Barbados for qualified applicants wishing to renew their U.S. visas, effective August 28, 2018. Barbados passport holders may qualify for a visa renewal […]

    August 27, 2018Breaking News, Featured, TravelNo comments
  3. Pan Caribbean International Martial Arts Games XIII – Oct. 2018

    Pan Caribbean International Martial Arts Games XIII Will be 13th & 14th October 2018 at the Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. This year there will be three special guests will be gracing Barbadian shores and awaiting final confirmation – they include two international film stars dedicated to martial arts. Come out and represent your country and […]

    August 26, 2018Martial Arts, Photo GalleryNo comments
  4. Launch of NEW Cave Shepherd Card Mobile App – Now Available on both iOS and Android

    Mikey at centre, the People’s Monarch and Party Monarch of 2018, with a few of the key personnel from the hard working crew who made the App possible! For your convenience, Users have three (3) options for transferring credit to friends and family. These can be found under the Send Funds option within the Mobile […]

    August 26, 2018Business, Photo GalleryNo comments
  5. Launch of NEW Cave Shepherd Card Mobile App – Signia with Massage Therapy

    These massages from Katrina Ifill (a certified massage therapist) were relaxing yet invigorating and such a wonderful use of specially blended scented oils, it was almost like a deep tissue massage! The FREE massages were thanks to Signia Financial‘s BLUE ZONE.

    August 26, 2018Health, Photo GalleryNo comments
  6. Launch of NEW Cave Shepherd Card Mobile App – Send & Receive Credit

    There have been approximately 1,500 downloads so far… The Cave Shepherd Card Mobile App allows you to access your account details, transfer credit to friends and family and much more!

    August 26, 2018Photo Gallery, TechnologyNo comments
  7. Launch of NEW Cave Shepherd Card Mobile App – Black Up Cosmetics

    This gent decided to try out a facial using Black Up cosmetic products… You don’t get billed for downloading the Cave Shepherd Card Mobile App. However, please be aware some charges may apply with your mobile service provider.

    August 26, 2018Fashion, Photo GalleryNo comments
  8. NEW INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES NEEDED FOR BARBADOS

    Barbados needs to pick up new business in the area of international business and financial services. This view was expressed by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley after the Barbados International Business Association’s (BIBA) Task Force, led by Chairman Ben Arrindell, presented a report to the Government of Barbados. Ms. Mottley expressed the view that many […]

    August 26, 2018PoliticalNo comments
  9. USAID/OFDA PROVIDES PLASTIC SHEETING TRAINING IN THE CARIBBEAN

    As part of hurricane and general disaster preparedness efforts in the Caribbean, the United States Agency of International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) is training national disaster managers in the effective use of the Agency’s reinforced plastic sheeting for temporary roofs and shelters. On August 24, USAID/OFDA, in collaboration with the Barbados […]

    August 26, 2018EventsNo comments
  10. Harris Paints Set for Further Growth as it Increases Caribbean Stake with Antigua Purchase

    The Harris Paints Group has extended their reach throughout the Caribbean with the recent purchase of the assets of Lee Wind Paints. The acquisition gives the company, sole manufacturing rights in Antigua. Harris Paints is a well-known brand in Antigua and has been the established market leader for many years supplied through Paints Plus, located […]

    August 26, 2018BusinessNo comments
  11. The Best Cricket Matches can be found at CPL T20 – When the Barbados Tridents beat the Jamaica Tallawahs by two runs

    Cricket, lovely cricket! Who doesn’t love it when the ball hits those stumps or the batsman makes his ‘mallet‘ pop like a rifle shot and sends the same ball scuttling for a boundary? The spectators are not only watching and enjoying the thrills, they’re taking a chance and making a wager with online portals like Betting […]

    August 26, 2018CricketNo comments
  12. interCaribbean FLIGHTS NOW AVAILABLE FROM GRAND TURK TO SALT CAY AND SOUTH CAICOS

    interCaribbean Airways is pleased to announce new service to Salt Cay from Grand Turk, and service to reconnect Grand Turk to South Caicos. These flights will commence from September 1, 2018 and are available to book right away, serving the local community travel needs for family and business reasons. It is also an important route […]

    August 26, 2018TravelNo comments
  13. PM MOTTLEY ISSUES GREETINGS FOR EID 2018

    Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has issued greetings to the Muslim community on the celebration of Eid 2018 and the Hajj pilgrimage. Ms. Mottley stated: “Greetings and peace be upon you as you celebrate the auspicious Eid Ul Adha, and on the culmination of the pilgrimage to Mecca where 60 Muslims from Barbados have journeyed. […]

    August 23, 2018EventsNo comments
  14. UK supports Dominica’s efforts to tackle youth unemployment

    On Monday 20 August, officials from the UK Government met with Dominica’s Minister of Education and Human Resource Development, Mr Peter Saint Jean. The meeting was held to discuss UK support for the Government of Dominica’s efforts to tackle youth unemployment, particularly amongst disadvantaged and disabled youth between ages 18 to 30. The Minister said, […]

    August 23, 2018PoliticalNo comments
  15. Mini Guide to Your Romantic Barbados Trip

    Just mentioning a Barbados getaway makes you instantly float away to the relaxing sounds of waves and chattering exotic birds, right? So this time, the Romance Compass crew has highlighted the very best bits of this truly fabulous destination – what to see, where to eat and which place to choose to stay at. Amid the […]

    August 23, 2018TravelNo comments
  16. MORE PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT O.C.D NEEDED

    Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, has called for more public education on mental health conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which affects two to three per cent of children worldwide. Speaking at the opening of the G. Halley Marville Trust Awareness Conference and Seminar on OCD on Tuesday at the […]

    August 23, 2018HealthNo comments
  17. DANIEL IN THE LION’s DEN? WHEN THE BAJAN REPORTER DARES ATTEND THE DLP’s 63rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE…

    Chapuys suggests that because More “is opposed to Cromwell“, that means that More is therefore in favour of Spain, implying that if he is not for Cromwell, then he is for Spain. Chapuys asks his attendant: “There’s no third alternative?“ Literary Ramblings FREEDOM OF CHOICE Nothing frightens a crude politician more than when he encounters […]

    August 20, 2018Breaking News, Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  18. Personal MiFi now becoming more regular to Barbadians, perhaps saving bell for Ozone Wireless?

    I’m sure many readers are familiar to how Ozone Wireless has not turned out as potent an alternative against Flow or Digicel except in an area probably both thought they cornered… I am now one of those users, but I waited a while before the price reached my budget. Ads used to say $99 but […]

    August 20, 2018Featured, TechnologyNo comments
  19. Barbadians reminded of irony how former Commerce Minister debated EU on blacklisting

    Dear Editor: All ones who run for, are in, or are past being involved in national electoral politics face peculiar tests, not all of which they pass. Those who hold office in other public institutions like faith communities, trade unions, private sector agencies and so on face and sometimes fail similar tests. Even we who […]

    August 20, 2018Breaking News, Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  20. Can you assist in identifying the person in this video footage? #Barbados

    Barbadian police are appealing to anyone who can assist with identifying the subject in the short video footage. The individual is wanted in connection with a serious matter under investigation. Should anyone be able to identify the individual please contact the Criminal Investigations Department at District A Police Station at 430-7242 / 430-7270/ 430-7223. Or […]

    August 19, 2018Breaking News, Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  21. TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WORTHING BEACH

    The Ministry of the Environment and Natural Beautification wishes to advise the public that during the repair and restoration of the South Coast Sewerage network, Worthing Beach will remain closed until further notice. The continued closure comes as a result of wastewater entering the Graeme Hall swamp. The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) under the Ministry […]

    August 19, 2018Breaking News, Featured, NatureNo comments
  22. Prime Minister of Barbados offers condolences on the death of Mr. Kofi Annan

    I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Kofi Annan. The world has lost a skilled international statesman, Ghana has lost a son of its soil, and Barbados has lost a friend. It was in January 2002 that Kofi Annan visited Barbados in the capacity of Secretary General of the United Nations in […]

    August 19, 2018Featured, PoliticalNo comments
  23. Barbados Police urge Bajans to watch out for Stolen Cheques

    The Fraud Department of the Royal Barbados Police Force is asking Business places and members of the Public doing transactions to be on the look out for cheques being presented to them, drawn on the account of First Class Car Rentals & Taxi Servces #285 10th Avenue West Terrace St. James. These cheques are numbered […]

    August 19, 2018Breaking News, Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  24. “Winners Are We!” Inaugural TPC Choir’s 5K Run & Walk August 19, 2018Athletics, Photo GalleryNo comments
  25. Barbadian reaction to… why it took so long to announce DLP President?

    Still waiting on George Pilgrim to eMail results of DLP’s Presidential election at 63rd Annual Conference (MORE TO COME!) (ATTN, OBSERVATION: NO ASSIGNATION OF CHARACTERS REAL, LIVING, DEAD OR UNDEAD HAVE BEEN SO APPORTIONED; PHOTOS USED BY AUTHOR HAVE BEEN MODIFIED UNDER THE BASIS OF FAIR USE & COMMENTARY AND ARE NOT INJURIOUS UNLESS ONE […]

    August 19, 2018Photo Gallery, PoliticalNo comments