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  1. EARLY CLOSURE OF WATER AUTHORITY OFFICES

    The Barbados Water Authority would like to inform its valued customers that its payment centre at The Pine, St. Michael will close to business at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 8th and its general offices at 1:00 pm.    This early closure is to facilitate the hosting of a general staff meeting.  Customers are therefore asked […]

    January 8, 2020TechnologyNo comments
  2. Rally Club finalising plans for 2020 Championship

    As a new decade starts, the Barbados Rally Club’s (BRC) Committee of Management has been working on plans for the 2020 season, with a number of changes in store for competitors in its Driver’s and Class Championships. The dates for the seven-round series are now confirmed, but details of a proposed new policy for servicing […]

    January 8, 2020RallyNo comments
  3. We Gatherin’ 2020 Creates Closer Connections With Our Diaspora

    Project Coordinator for We Gatherin’ 2020, Selma Green explains how We Gatherin’ celebrations creates closer connections between Barbadians at home and Barbadians in the diaspora. For more information visit wegatherinbarbados.com or contact the We Gatherin Project Implementation Unit at 1 (246) 535-7532 or email KimC.Butcher@barbados.gov.bb

    January 7, 2020Culture, Video GalleryNo comments
  4. ‘Tenet’ dir. by Christopher Nolan – fea. John David Washington

    A man (John David Washington) is tested and becomes a part of a secret agency to prevent the end. Directed by Christopher Nolan and also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Robert Pattinson, Kenneth Branagh, Elizabeth Debicki, Michael Caine, and more.

    January 7, 2020Cinema, Video GalleryNo comments
  5. DISTRICT ‘C’ OFFICERS PROBE SUSPECTED SUICIDE OF FORMER COLLEAGUE

    Police from District C are now investigating a suspected case of suicide at Banyan Circle, Gooseberry Drive, Ruby St. Philip – officers got a report around 6:20 am of a man hanging by the neck with a rope at a nearby residence. District C responded immediately and on arrival, attended to the man but there […]

    January 6, 2020Breaking News, Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  6. Uncut Gems – Adam Sandler, Julia Fox & Kevin Garnett

    Check out the official Uncut Gems Trailer starring Adam Sandler! Let us know what you think in the comments below. Set in the diamond district of New York City, Howard Ratner, a jewelry store owner and dealer to the rich and famous, must find a way to pay his debts when his merchandise is taken […]

    January 6, 2020Cinema, Video GalleryNo comments
  7. DR has most diverse energy matrix in Central America & Caribbean

    The Dominican Republic has the most diverse energy generation matrix in Central America and the insular Caribbean region, reaching 3,702.8 megawatts of installed capacity by 2019, from 11 different generation sources, of which 22% comes from renewable sources. Omar Ramírez Tejada, environmental advisor to the Executive Branch and coordinator for the Public Electricity Corporation (CDEEE) […]

    January 6, 2020TechnologyNo comments
  8. 2020 New Year’s Message From Chairperson Of CARICOM

    See more by visiting their website – gisbarbados.gov.bb or Facebook page – facebook.com/gisbarbados or see us on Instagram – instagram.com/gisbarbados or hear us on Soundcloud – soundcloud.com/gisbarbados Make sure to subscribe to BGIS’ channel so you will always be updated on Government Information and click the bell so you will be notified when a new […]

    January 5, 2020Political, Video GalleryNo comments
  9. VAT continues to perform well for NIA in 2019, Nevisian Premier & Finance Minister says

    The Value Added Tax (VAT) continues to be the single biggest revenue generator for the Nevis Island Administration. However, it continues to streamline its VAT Exemption policy. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance, made that disclosure when he presented the 2020 Budget Address with the theme “Building Resilience, Improving Infrastructure for Long-Term […]

    January 5, 2020PoliticalNo comments
  10. PANTON, SWANN WEIGH SOL RALLY BARBADOS OPTIONS

    Britain’s Rob Swann is in upbeat mood about Sol Rally Barbados 2020 after winning last Sunday’s (December 29) Mini Tempest Rushmoor Stages in the South of England on his second outing to assess a Ford Fiesta WRC. Runner-up in the Caribbean’s biggest motor sport International three times, he lost out in 2017 and ’18 to […]

    January 4, 2020RallyNo comments
  11. Police make major seizure at Marl Hole – gun, ammo, ski masks and drugs

    Marl Hole Gap, St Michael is where police made a major breakthrough early on the first day of 2020. Police say members of the Tactical Response Unit (TRU) were on routine patrol in Marl Hole Gap when they found a group of men, who on being discovered – then ran away. The tools and weapon, […]

    January 4, 2020Breaking News, Crime, FeaturedNo comments
  12. STUDENTS REMINDED TO BE HUMBLE

    A power outage delayed but certainly did not deter four eager young male students from getting a close-up look at the diverse careers across our bank. However, an island-wide power outage led to the cancellation of school and the disruption of many businesses, including the banks’, and the event had to be shelved. The young […]

    January 4, 2020HealthNo comments
  13. ‘Show Up & Play’ 2020 Rugby XVs Season Launch

    Show Up & Play is the name, rugby XVs is the game, and that is exactly what former BRFU President and veteran player and manager Kenneth “KP” Payne is inviting all male rugby players to do. The action starts at the Historic Garrison Savannah on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Player registration starts at 3:30pm, matches […]

    January 3, 2020Photo Gallery, RugbyNo comments
  14. BUDGET YOUR 2020 NOW, HERE ARE PUBLIC SECTOR DATES YOU SHOULD KNOW… January 3, 2020Business, Photo GalleryNo comments
  15. IF YOU’VE SEEN THIS LITTLE GIRL, CALL THE TOTAL LOVING CARE VET CLINIC NOW! January 3, 2020Events, Photo GalleryNo comments
  16. Police Asking Bajans to Help Locate Missing Teen – Ramalio Straker

    The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking your assistance in locating a missing man. He is Ramalio Corey Straker 18 years of Sea View, St. James. Circumstances He was last seen by his friend Janet Defreitas on December 4th 2019, when he left her residence to go by his grandmother and has not been seen […]

    January 2, 2020Breaking News, Controversy, FeaturedNo comments
  17. Queen Elizabeth II recognises Antiguan volunteer with Commonwealth Points of Light award

    Queen Elizabeth II recognised Rose-Mary Reynolds of Antigua and Barbuda, as the 122nd Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her exceptional voluntary service engaging young people in social action. As part of the legacy of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London 2018, Her Majesty The Queen – as Head of the Commonwealth […]

    January 2, 2020CultureNo comments
  18. ‘Downhill’ – Miranda Otto, Will Ferrell & Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    The husband (Will Ferrell) and his wife’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) marriage is tested in this vacation.

    January 2, 2020Cinema, Video GalleryNo comments
  19. Nevis Island Administration signs agreement with the Republic of China (Taiwan) for re-lending project to boost small business activity there

    Nevisians younger than 35 years old now have a chance to borrow up to $100,000 for the establishment or expansion of existing small businesses, thanks to an EC $5million loan from the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) to facilitate the process through the Small Enterprise […]

    January 1, 2020Business, FeaturedNo comments
  20. UK and CDB to assist modernising Kingstown Port in St. Vincent

    The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved funding for the modernisation of Kingstown Port in St Vincent. This project is the first of a two-phase programme and includes the construction of a new cargo port, and associated roadworks to improve access and traffic flow. “Modernisation of the Kingstown Port is […]

    January 1, 2020TravelNo comments
  21. ‘The Gentlemen’ Dir. by Guy Ritchie, fea’s. Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery & Eddie Marsan plus MORE!

    The head of a marijuana empire (Matthew McConaughey) takes on the attempts of many to take his empire. ‘The Gentlemen‘ releases on January 24, 2020. #TheGentlemen #MatthewMcConaughey #GuyRitchie

    January 1, 2020Cinema, Video GalleryNo comments