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File income tax returns early!
To avoid long lines such as these, persons are asked to file their income tax returns early Despite the majority of Barbadians not receiving their income tax returns from 2013, the Barbados Revenue...
View ArticleCall to rid beaches of sargassum seaweed
A call is being made for volunteers to join a national clean-up effort to help eradicate the island’s beaches of the sargassum seaweed. The initiative, which is being spearheaded by the National...
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Right move by Central Bank says Sinckler
Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler believes the Central Bank has made the right decision by removing the minimum savings rate on deposits for commercial banks. Minister of Finance Christopher Sinckler...
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Sir Hilary hailed for outstanding work in US
Incoming Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Sir Hilary Beckles has been hailed for his outstanding work Incoming Vice Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Professor Sir...
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UPDATE – England set 143 for victory
Once Kraigg Brathwaite was dismissed for 118, the West Indies quickly capitulated. After starting the day in a strong position of 202 for two, the West Indies collapsed to be all out for 307, setting...
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Barbados and Panama set to strengthen ties
rime Minister of Barbados, Freundel Stuart (left) discussing matters of state with the President of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, at the President’s official residence – Palacio de las Garzas – in Panama...
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UPDATE – England win second Test by nine wickets
Gary Ballance scored an unbeaten 81 to lead England to a nine wicket victory over the West Indies in the first Test. Unbeaten half-centuries from England captain Alastair Cook and Gary Ballance...
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St Lucy shooting victim left home to buy a razor
What started out as a regular visit to the village shop turned tragic around 5:45p.m. for a household in Broomefield #1, St Lucy yesterday afternoon when 40-year-old Wayne Albert was shot and killed by...
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Elderly man perishes in Greenfield fire
An elderly man has reportedly lost his life in a fire at Greenfield, St Michael tonight. The full identity of the victim has not yet been released but he was reportedly trapped in his home. It was not...
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St Michael woman rescued after falling into a well
Fire officers tonight rescued a St Michael resident, after she reportedly fell into well in the backyard of her home at Perkins Gap, Brittons Cross Road St Michael. The incident occurred around 10:30...
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UPDATE-FIRE-Elderly victim of Greenfield tragedy identified
Police have confirmed the identity of the victim of Saturday night’s fatal fire, which occurred at Greenfield, St Michael. He is Leroy Worrell, 71, a Barbadian by birth, who migrated to Boston as a...
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“Boyceterous” cruise ends in disaster
A pleasure cruise by over 30 people almost turned tragic in the wee hours of this morning, when the boat sank in the waters just off the capital, Bridgetown. Officials say the vessel, operated by...
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Stop the downsizing talk, says Inniss
Minister of Industry and Commerce Donville Inniss wants to see a greater national focus on productivity that leads to employment, and less talk of job cuts and downsizing. Addressing the 40th...
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The DLP celebrates its 60th
The ruling Democratic Labour Party (DLP) today kicked off its 60th anniversary celebrations with a church service at the St Paul’s Anglican church, Bay Street, St Michael. Prime Minister Freudel Stuart...
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Charles resting after falling into a well
29-year-old Shenelle Charles is back home resting comfortably, after she fell into a 25-foot well in the backyard of her home at Perkins Gap, Brittons Cross Road, St. Michael. Charles had complained...
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Reggae Vibes
Thousands of reggae lovers have packed into the historic Farley Hill National Park for the 11th annual Reggae on the Hill. It is expected to be a grand climax to what is being described by...
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Police question suspect in Broomefield killing
Lawmen are reporting a breakthrough in their investigation into the unnatural death of 40-year-old Wayne Albert of Broomefield #1, Broomefield, St Lucy, which occurred about 5.45 p.m. on Friday, April...
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Byer wants end to ‘culture of recklessness’
Minister of Labour, Dr Esther Byer, has expressed concern about “a culture of recklessness” which she sees taking root in Barbados. She is calling on residents to help stem the problem before it finds...
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No ‘yardfowl’ talk
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has a problem with the term “yard fowl” which is used to described rank and file “foot soldiers” of both political parties. He says the term smacks of arrogance as it was...
View ArticleShooting – five injured in Silver Sands
Five people are nursing injuries following a shooting incident at Silver Sands early this morning. Police are continuing investigations. (more details to follow)
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