Some of the 9 murders for the year so far have apparently had a breakthrough and it is quite amazing; 18 year old Ramario Roach from River Bay St Lucy was arrested and is now facing charges on 3 counts of Murder, these are;- (1) 38 year old Joann Roach (his own mother) formerly of […]

The Bahamas continues to be a very popular destination for travellers from around the world. With its beautiful beaches, weather, people and culture, it has seemingly always been “the” place to visit. Tourism has no doubt helped both this island nation and the surrounding Caribbean hot spots, remaining one of the main contributors to the […]

About 9:15 last nite, officers based on a call attended Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael where was seen lying on the road. 38 year old Dwayne Straker from Trenches, St George reported he was stabbed multiple times about the body by an unknown man who attempted to rob him. Straker was taken to the QEH by […]

Sunil Chatrani, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Elegant Hotels Group, is the Caribbean’s 2019 Hotelier of the Year. The Guyanese-born, Barbados-based hotelier received the top honor at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 37th annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace, which opened in Montego Bay yesterday evening. Chatrani has worked in hotel operations for […]

Barbados Water Authority crews continue emergency repair work on Monday night, to replace pumps impacted by a power outage at its Applewhaite’s Pumping Station. Thus far, one pump has successfully been replaced and is working once again. Work is currently underway on the second. While residents in some districts may continue to be impacted overnight, […]

On Monday, 28 January 2019 a delegation from CARICOM, comprising Dr Timothy Harris, Chairman of CARICOM, Ms Mia Amor Mottley and Dr Keith Rowley, Prime Ministers of St. Kitts and Nevis, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, respectively, and Peter David, Foreign Minister of Grenada, H.E. Irwin LaRocque, CARICOM Secretary-General, as well as the Permanent Representatives […]

This elderly guy was seen wandering on the evening of January 28th 2019 in Blackrock. Michael Blackman – St. Sgt. Public Relations Officer (Ag)

It’s a New Year and Sagicor wishes to bring to you their first event of the year. Join us on Wednesday 30th January 2019 at the Hilton Barbados Resort, to engage in a stimulating discussion on the Jamaican private sector experience in surviving the IMF Programme. For more information and registration details, click on this […]

Police arrested and formally charged 33 year old Kismar O’Brian Bynoe of Brown’s Avenue, Bayland, St. Michael on 2 counts of Handling Stolen Property. Bynoe, was formally charged that he between 11 October, 2017 and the 30 December, 2018 and between the 21 November, 2018 and the 22 November, 2018 dishonestly assisted in the disposal […]

On Monday, 21 January, 2019 about 12:12 pm an accident with injuries occurred along Black Rock, Main Road, St. Michael. Involved were Hamal Amal Lamar Phillips, 30 of Jackson Terrace, Stage 2, St. Michael, owner of motorcycle ME 9157 and 52 year old Robert Leslie Burrowes, driver and owner of motor vehicle MV 357 from […]

The Barbados Water Authority would like to advise residents of some Christ Church, St. George and St. Philip districts who are today Sunday suffering low pressure or water outages, that the Authority is aware and is conducting investigations into the cause of the problem. The districts which are reporting a problem include;- Edey Village, Frere […]

Venezuela must not be further tipped into chaos by external powers attempting to enforce some kind of rule not necessarily democratically entrenched. Regional Heads of Government want all actors, internal and external, to avoid actions which will escalate an already explosive situation to the detriment of the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and […]

Comedian Amanda Seales headlines her first hour-long comedy special when AMANDA SEALES: I BE KNOWIN’ debuts on Saturday, January 26 on HBO and HBO GO. Taped at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, the exclusive presentation was directed by Stan Lathan and produced for HBO by Jesse Collins Entertainment. AMANDA SEALES: I BE KNOWIN’ […]

Pinelands Youth Soccer Academy is kicking off the new year with a boost in resources thanks to a donation of a brand new John Deere ride-on lawn tractor from local real estate company, Island Villas Ltd. “These remarkable young people, their coaches and everyone involved at Pinelands Youth Soccer Academy have shown how sport has […]

Her Excellency Mrs Janet Douglas, British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, just held a reception at her official residence to celebrate the tour of the visiting England Cricket Team. Kensington Oval in Fontabelle will be burst with Bajans and Brits at this week’s opening Test between West Indies and England. There are […]

Can the value of art really be measured in dollars and cents? Paintings by artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Gerhard Richter sell at auction for tens of millions of dollars. A solid gold toilet by Maurizio Cattelan is installed in the Guggenheim Museum for all to see and use. Today, art is spectacle, big money and […]

Sydney Danson was found safely by Oistins Police who confirmed she’s no longer a missing woman. The 23-year-old South African national was reported missing on Thursday 17th January 2019. All assistance rendered was appreciated… Michael Blackman – St. Sgt. Public Relations Officer (Ag)

The public outreach programme of the Diabetes Association of Barbados (DAB) will be fueled by RUBIS Ultra Tec fuel for the fourth year. Each year the DAB’s mobile team visits various communities to share information about the prevention of diabetes and advise Barbadians living with the disease. This includes sharing timely, appropriate and practical advice […]

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BAFT, an international financial services association, recently announced its Future Leaders program class of 2019 and for the first time an employee of a regional bank has landed a place in the prestigious programme. Kerry Jordan, Manager, Trade Finance with CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank was one of 32 individuals selected to participate. The program – […]

Barbados has a high road traffic mortality rate, with 27 lives lost in 2018. The government has indicated that road safety will be one of its priorities, amending the Road Traffic Act to provide additional measures to protect the loss of lives on the road. However, Barbados is not a contracting party to the UN Road Safety Conventions, […]

TRUE DETECTIVE is back for its eight-episode third season every Sunday at 10:00 pm AST* exclusively on HBO, followed by other episodes concluding with the season finale of March 3rd. The new season tells the story of a macabre crime in the heart of the Ozarks, and a mystery that deepens over decades and plays […]

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is currently experiencing a technical issue in relation to the TAMIS website which has been hampering the registration process. Manager Communications and PR, Carolyn Williams-Gayle said the Authority was working with the system developer to rectify the issue. “We do understand the frustration this timeout issue is causing to the […]

The Barbados Water Authority would like to advise residents of some St. Peter and St. Lucy districts that it has this evening suffered a pump failure at its Ashton Hall Reservoir. The districts which may be affected by low pressure or outages are located at the higher elevations in that system and may include;- The […]

Barbadians looking to pursue a medical career may be eligible for significant help from Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM). The medical school just announced the launch of need-based scholarships, covering the cost of medical school tuition and fees at RUSM for two deserving Barbados students. “The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) […]