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Bajans blast power rate hike just before Christmas
Barbadian consumers have criticised the Fair Trading Commission’s decision to grant the Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC) a temporary rate increase, just weeks before the holiday season. The...
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Light & Power Company boss defends rental of generators
The Barbados Light & Power Company Limited (BLPC) is defending its decision to rent generators that will result in its customers having to pay higher bills. BLPC’s Managing Director Roger...
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PM discusses airlift with German diplomat
Prime Minister Mia Mottley is keen for Barbados to resume airlift with Germany, Western Europe, and Scandinavia, and is optimistic that the Honorary Consul to Germany, Regina Sixt, can use her business...
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Murder accused to appear in court
Rico Akeem Hepburn is set to appear in court today on a murder charge. He is accused of the November 6 murder of Mark Armstrong. Armstrong collapsed and died in the Granville Williams Bus Terminal in...
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Two men injured in St Philip shooting incident
Two men have been hospitalised, one in critical condition, after being shot at Farm Road, St Philip around 1:10 p.m. today. According to a statement from the Barbados Police Service, when lawmen...
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Barbados is under a flood watch
A flood watch is in effect for Barbados. The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said the island can expect heavy rainfall tonight that could generate flooding across low lying areas. The...
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Cricket West Indies suspends Alzarri Joseph for two matches
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has imposed a two-match suspension on fast bowler Alzarri Joseph following an on-field incident during the 3rd CG United ODI at the Kensington Oval, Barbados. As part of CWI’s...
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It’s time for NIFCA to regain pride of place
While our headlines and photos have been dominated by much negative news regarding crime in recent times, the images and stories of young Bajans creatives who participated in this year’s NIFCA...
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Branford Taitt Polyclinic closed temporarily
The Branford Taitt Polyclinic, which was closed on Thursday due to environmental issues, will remain closed on Friday. In a brief statement announcing the closure, the Ministry of Health and Wellness...
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Thorne blasts Govt over unpaid fisherfolk benefits
Opposition leader Ralph Thorne, MP for the island’s largest fishing community, Oistins, on Thursday kept up a steady drumbeat of criticism of the government’s handling of the recovery effort for...
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Ice shortage thwarts fisherfolk return from Beryl setback
A shortage of ice has caused a major setback in the already struggling fishing industry, some fisherfolk have told Barbados TODAY. But a senior fish market manager is assuring that this will be...
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Sea urchins missing from South Coast reefs, warns expert diver
An expert diver and spearfisher has raised alarm over the complete absence of sea eggs along the southern corridor of the island’s reef. Steven Bourne, who annually surveys the South Coast for the...
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Tourist attractions’ high prices deterring cruise visitors, warns taxi co-op
Rising prices at tourist attractions and shops are dampening cruise visitors’ interest, despite projections of a busy winter season ahead, according to a leading figure in Bridgetown’s taxi industry....
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Food security ‘in peril’, say Dems, urging action on poultry shortage
The ongoing chicken shortage, along with the increasing need to import a broad range of produce due to scarcity on the island are worrying signs of a potential food insecurity issue that requires...
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Commercial court coming, says Straughn
Government is moving to establish a commercial court as one of its initiatives to make doing business here easier and attract more investment. Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn made the...
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PSVs to drive accessibility for disabled with ’empowerment unit’
The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) is set to establish a Community Empowerment Unit (CEU) as part of a major initiative to transform disabled access to public transport, with plans to...
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Barbados and Poland discuss areas of engagement
Barbados’ pharmaceutical industry and the renewable energy sector have been identified as areas in which this country and Poland can cooperate. This was discussed during a recent courtesy call...
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Proposed witness protection legislation to get input from Bar Association
A draft bill dealing with the protection of witnesses will shortly be shared with the Barbados Bar Association (BBA) for its consideration and comments. Attorney General Dale Marshall made the...
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Economist recommends deals to get taxes from Caribbean nationals working abroad
A leading American economist has called for Barbados and other Caribbean nations to enter into new tax agreements that would allow them to collect taxes from their nationals working overseas. Director...
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BSA boys going to Disney in December
The Barbados Soccer Academy (BSA) Under-19 team has been accepted to participate in the 2024 Disney Boys Showcase, December 27-30 in Kissimmee, Florida. The Disney Showcase is one of the biggest...
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