Wesleyan Holiness Church Christmas Message: Mary, maker of melodious music
by Rev. Dr. Joel Cumberbatch, General Superintendent -The Wesleyan Holiness Church in the Caribbean, Chairman – The International Board of the Wesleyan Church Music is a unique art form that...
View ArticlePolice probing Christmas Day shooting
Lawmen are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left one man nursing injuries to his hand and thigh. Acting Police Public Relations Officer Sergeant (ag) Michael Blackman said an...
View ArticleFirst Christmas baby is a boy
Barbados has welcomed one baby boy so far this Christmas Day. Thirty-two-year-old Ria Husbands delivered her second child, who weighed six pounds, 11 ounces at 3:35 a.m. Nursing Officer Sister...
View ArticleMethodist Church of Barbados Christmas Message: A thrill of hope, the weary...
by Bishop, The Rev. Derick A. Richards The traditional Christmas carols that we sing have beautiful verses that carry special meaning – words like, “A thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices, for yonder...
View ArticleBarbados Evangelical Association Christmas Message: Celebrating the Christ of...
The year 2020 has been one which many of us will never forget. The world as we know it was awakened to the news of a virus which had reached the shores of countries, and with its arrival, everyone was...
View ArticleBarbadians give thanks in Queen’s Park
It seems that nothing, not even the pall of a raging global pandemic could prevent scores of Barbadians from enjoying their annual tradition of Christmas in Queen’s Park. In a year that included...
View ArticleCOVID-19 UPDATE: Two new cases recorded
Barbados recorded two more cases of COVID-19, from the 964 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health on Wednesday. They are a 48-year-old female, who arrived on British Airways on December...
View ArticleRoman Catholic Diocese of Bridgetown Christmas Message: Christmas is about...
by The Most Rev. Charles Jason Gordon, Apostolic Administrator, Diocese of Bridgetown Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Every year we look forward with joyful anticipation to celebrating the...
View ArticleCentenarian celebrates milestone
Few people get to celebrate their birthday and Christmas on the same day – and even less reach 100. But today Marguerita Payne celebrated all three. With proud family, friends and St George North...
View ArticleFive new cases of COVID-19, four recoveries
Five female visitors tested positive for COVID-19 out of the 540 tests carried out by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Thursday. Confirmed cases have now risen to 352 – 187 females and...
View ArticleUWI urges Caribbean to embrace science, reject misinformation and take...
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is encouraging a responsible, positive and open-minded approach towards the COVID-19 vaccine. The message was brought forward at a Vice-Chancellor’s Forum...
View ArticleFour new cases of COVID-19 Friday, five recoveries
Barbados recorded four more COVID-19 cases from the 89 tests conducted on Friday by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. They are three female visitors aged 24, 44, and 68, and a 58-year-old...
View ArticleMore rain in the forecast for 2021
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is predicting a continuation of the heavy rainfall Barbados has been experiencing in recent months. In fact, in its predictions for the first quarter of the...
View ArticleNUPW’s Holiday Message: Stellar service from Barbadians
This year as the hours counted down to Christmas day, I must admit to having a childlike excitement about the Holiday. 2020 has been a whirlwind year! We learnt to coexist with COVID 19 – and its...
View ArticleBWU’s Holiday Message: A time to reflect
Christmas equals togetherness, our theme for the holiday season and always – togetherness, solidarity and unity begets strength. The Holiday Season is the time of the year where we look forward to more...
View ArticleBarbados-born retired NYPD detective throws hat in race for NYC Council district
SOURCE: CMC – A Barbadian-born, retired New York Police Department (NYPD) detective has thrown her hat in the race for the 46th New York City Council District in Brooklyn and has expressed strong...
View ArticlePM Mottley pays tribute to former MP Leroy Sisnett
Former Member of Parliament and Barbados Labour Party politician Leroy Sisnett has passed away. Prime Minister Mia Mottley this evening described Mr Sisnett as a ” national personality”. Below is the...
View ArticleMan dies in shooting incident in Black Rock
An adult male was fatally shot at Ashdeane Village, Black Rock, St Michael on Sunday night. According to the police, around 9:15 they received a call that a man had been shot near his residence at...
View ArticleMan shot dead at Ashdeane Village
Lawmen are probing the circumstances of shooting death. Acting Police Public Relations Officer Sergeant(ag) Michael Blackman said around 9:15 last night, an adult male was shot near his residence at...
View ArticleWORLD: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
SOURCE:BBC – US President Donald Trump has belatedly signed into law a coronavirus relief and spending package bill, averting a partial government shutdown. Mr Trump had previously refused to sign the...
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