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Gunfire in Pinelands damages home, injures resident
A community in Smith Road, Pinelands, St Michael was shaken by gunfire, resulting in damage to a property and minor injuries to a female resident. At approximately 2:07 a.m., police responded to...
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Roadwork impact to be felt across urban and rural communities with the...
The inclusion of smaller contractors in road construction projects has boosted the capacity of the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) to carry out much needed upgrades to the road infrastructure,...
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Ambulance crews master elite driving skills at Bushy Park
In a blend of emergency services and motorsport expertise, ambulance crews are now among the most skilled emergency drivers following specialist training at the island’s premier racing facility. The...
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Portvale workers seek answers
Skilled professionals at the island’s sole sugar factory, Portvale, on Wednesday, sounded the alarm over what they describe as a crisis, citing mismanagement, low worker morale, and ongoing operational...
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Co-op accuses govt of broken promises
The Barbados Sustainable Energy Co-operative (Co-op Energy) has accused the government of reneging on key commitments in the sugar industry divestment deal, leaving the $16m investment plan in limbo...
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Rat problem forces school closure for second time this week
Gordon Walters Primary School in Bright Hill, St Patrick’s, Christ Church suspended classes again on Wednesday over a severe rodent infestation, sparking outrage among teachers and parents who demanded...
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TDC struggling with 70 per cent budget reduction, launches fundraising
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) has seen its operating budget plummet by 70 per cent since 2010, forcing the organisation to launch an innovative “Make Change” fundraising campaign to restore...
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Cummins refutes claims of gov’t hindering PAC work
Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Lisa Cummins, has strongly refuted claims that the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) government has obstructed the work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC),...
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Daniel Best’s plan to restore trust and efficiency
After a turbulent period of leadership changes, administrative shakeups, and growing concerns over inefficiency, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is embarking on a major transformation under its...
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New rental car tax could trigger underground market, Mallalieu warns
The proposed $10 per day charge on the rental car sector has drawn sharp criticism from Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu, who fears the measure could push legitimate businesses underground. During...
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ANSA Motors launches commercial division with Iveco and Yale
ANSA Motors Barbados has expanded its services to local businesses by introducing a commercial division featuring Iveco and Yale vehicles. The move aims to provide a comprehensive range of transport...
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Alex Knaggs is the new general manager at Trident Insurance
Trident Insurance is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Knaggs to the role of General Manager, Trident Insurance – Barbados, effective March 1, 2025. Alex brings ten years of experience in...
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Blackbelly sheep project aims for million-strong flock
The ambitious goal of expanding the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep industry to a population of one million sheep remains viable despite public scepticism, according to Dr Leroy McClean, consultant for the...
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Opposition senator calls for more gov’t spending on healthcare
Opposition Senator Andre Worrell has called on the government to reassess its investment in the healthcare sector, arguing that more funding is needed to address the growing health challenges,...
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Diabetes crisis overwhelms QEH – expert
A leading endocrinologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has described diabetes as a “scourge that is plaguing our nation”, crippling the healthcare system. With nearly half of the hospital’s...
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Witness testifies about rape victim’s behavioural change, self-harm
Testifying in the trial of a man accused of raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter, a witness said she observed changes in the complainant’s behaviour and noticed thin cuts on the child’s arm. The woman...
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New health survey to address Barbados’ NCD crisis
A new Health of the Nation Survey will be conducted this year to get a fix on Barbados’ growing non-communicable disease (NCD) epidemic, which accounts for 80 per cent of deaths on the island, health...
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Classes at the Gordon Walters Primary School to be conducted online
Classes at the Gordon Walters Primary School will be conducted online, the Minister of Educational Transformation has announced. The school was closed this week as a result of a rodent infestation. In...
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Badminton and Squash to get dedicated facility by 2026
Badminton and Squash will have a home in Barbados by next year. Government, through the National Sports Council (NSC) is set to construct a new indoor facility for both disciplines to the tune of $4.5...
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Traders defend livelihoods amid enforcement drive
Police and health officials have launched a coordinated effort to regulate roadside vendors along the ABC Highway following warnings that the growing trade poses a serious traffic hazard, particularly...
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