A fire sparked by a lightning strike just before midnight destroyed a two-storey block at the Archives Department which housed major historic documents. Chief archivist at the Barbados Archives Department,…
A planned two-day sick-out by the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has triggered a political row, with Minister of Educational Transformation Senator Chad Blackman questioning the timing—coming just before key…
Two Belgian teenagers who were found with thousands of ants valued at $9,200 and allegedly destined for European and Asian markets will be sentenced in two weeks, a Kenyan magistrate…
Barbados has seen a 31 per cent jump in visitors from the Gulf region in 2024, as more travellers from the Middle East choose the island for luxury, long-haul holidays.…
As Minister of Educational Transformation, I am delighted to welcome all teachers back to school for Term 3 of the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Over the last eight weeks at the…
By Nathan Goddard-McCarthy Barbados wrapped up a memorable performance at the 2025 CARIFTA Games in Trinidad and Tobago on Monday with a total of 14 medals — their best showing…
Organisers of the Flow Oistins Fish Festival 2025 say this year’s edition was a resounding success, with increased foot traffic and record vendor participation, despite complaints from some quarters about…
Barbados is often described as well-positioned to serve as a launchpad for digital businesses—a mantra that has grown tired, much like claims of “punching above our weight” or having untapped…
Despite threatening showers, the First Citizens Uplift: A Caribbean Musical Fusion turned out to be an unforgettable evening for patrons, many of whom arrived with umbrellas in hand and settled…
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has called for changes to the Flow Oistins Fish Festival, to recapture the distinctive flair and community-rooted identity for which the event was once known. Speaking…
Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne is questioning whether the controversial Holetown development will fall under the proposed Storm Water Management Bill, warning that developers must not be exempt from its provisions…
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