July 19, 2018 10:15 pm
#BTEditorial – Steering our youth away from lawlessness and violence
The spate of lawlessness in recent days has provoked fresh concern about the direction of our society. Sunday’s raucous behaviour which …
July 18, 2018 10:35 pm
#BTEditorial – The Barbadian miracle that is Bishop Joseph Atherley
We return to the unique circumstance of Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley, especially in view of some of his recent …
July 17, 2018 9:12 pm
#BTEditorial – The sorry tale that has become the NUPW
At a time when public servants in Barbados need strong representation more than ever, their main bargaining agent, the National …
July 16, 2018 9:07 pm
#BTEditorial – Thank you, Madame Prime Minister!
In last Tuesday’s editorial, we issued an open letter to Minister of Transport, Works and Maintenance Dr William Duguid in …
July 22, 2018 1:04 am Two new junior calypso kings crownedBarbados has two new junior calypso kings. A short while ago, Quon was crowned monarch in the 13-18 category following a …
July 21, 2018 4:52 pm You are the future of calypso, King tells youthsYoung calypsonians are being urged to stay in the game after they mature out of the Junior Monarch competition. Minister …
July 21, 2018 2:20 pm Patrons describe experience on stranded Dream Chaser as traumaticWhat was supposed to be a warm up to Soca On De Hill turned into pandemonium after 352 party goers …
July 21, 2018 12:43 pm Vaccine free for babies and med studentsThe Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised the public that the Hepatitis B vaccine is provided free of cost to …
July 21, 2018 11:10 am Barbados-New Zealand cooperation coming on agriculturePrime Minister Mia Mottley has identified agriculture and health care as areas in which she would like Barbados to “do …
- July 21, 2018 10:08 am UPDATE: Patrons rescued from Dream Chaser party vessel
Hundreds of passengers who were stranded at sea for more than five hours aboard the Dream Chaser have been rescued. Two Coast …
July 21, 2018 8:35 am Dream Chaser party vessel in distress, Coast Guard dispatched to rescue patronsThe Dream Chaser party vessel is said to be stuck at sea and life jackets have been issued to patrons …
July 20, 2018 10:55 pm Deadly cocktailA medical professional here is warning a group of men seen in a video on social media drinking what they …
July 20, 2018 10:50 pm Government to lift ban on dronesGovernment has announced plans to lift a two-year-old ban on the importation of drones into the country, although a date …
July 20, 2018 10:45 pm Illegal tenderThe island’s sole water company broke its own tendering rules when it awarded a multi-million dollar contract for the leasing …
July 20, 2018 10:40 pm Hoyte signs off as CBC’s GMGeneral Manager Doug Hoyte has been relieved of his duties at the state-owned Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). It’s the latest …
July 20, 2018 10:35 pm Major upgradeFive jet bridges, a rehabilitated runway, and an upgrade to several departure gates, are among Government’s major expansion plan for …
July 20, 2018 7:59 pm Toppin: “Discipline key to success of Under-17s”For the second time in just over three months, a Barbados junior team made the island proud by capturing a …
July 19, 2018 10:10 pm No exclusivityThe possibility of Kensington Oval being used for the sole purpose of playing cricket is very remote. And if it …
July 19, 2018 10:06 pm Philo Wallace’s verdictDespite the struggles of West Indies batsmen in the recent series against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, former Barbados and West …
July 19, 2018 10:02 pm Gayle receives accoladeWest Indies star Christopher Gayle said it means a lot to have been recognized by the University of the West …
July 18, 2018 7:22 pm Flickering lightFormer Barbados and West Indies opening batsman Philo Wallace says the recent Test series between the regional team and Sri …
July 18, 2018 7:10 pm CWI, Betway sign major dealST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies has trumpeted the continued attractiveness of the region’s cricket brand, after signing an …
July 18, 2018 6:19 pm Focus on World Cup 2026Argentina, one of the most successful countries in the history of the FIFA World Cup, is coming on board to …
July 17, 2018 8:57 pm King asked to leave United KingdomCollis King, the West Indies 1979 World Cup winner and hero of the final against England with a memorable 86, …
July 17, 2018 7:06 pm Celtics’ crownNewly crowned Division One champions City United Celtics charged from behind to clinch the best of three series 2-1 against …
July 16, 2018 9:01 pm Holder on the riseLONDON – West Indies captain Jason Holder has shot to a career-best position in the ICC Test bowlers rankings and …
July 16, 2018 7:55 pm All of France celebrate!PARIS – Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team today, …
July 16, 2018 5:52 pm Wales’ chargeThis was a case where Goliath triumphed over David. Barbados Soccer Academy’s dream quest to dethrone mighty Weymouth Wales in …
July 20, 2018 10:25 pm Atherley: PM’s Cabinet size, a political safeguardPrime Minister Mia Mottley’s decision to have a 28-member Cabinet, along with two ambassadors who can attend Cabinet meetings, could …
July 18, 2018 10:05 pm DLP failed to deliver on integrity, says BradshawA ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spokeswoman has strongly lamented that the former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) administration promised much, …
July 18, 2018 10:00 pm Clarke makes a case for higher ministerial payA Government backbencher has made a case for ministers to receive higher pay. Making his contribution to yesterday’s debate on …
July 18, 2018 9:55 pm Gooding-Edghill wants a Caribbean FBIA Government backbencher believes the time has come for the Caribbean to have its own version of the Federal Bureau …
- July 18, 2018 9:45 pm Atherley wants Govt to come clean on high profile sackings
The Mia Mottley administration is being asked to come clean with Barbadian voters on a number of high profile firings …
July 17, 2018 11:05 pm Straughn calls for an independent integrity commissionA Government minister is calling for the soon-to-be established Integrity Commission to be “insulated from any political interference”. In that …
July 17, 2018 11:00 pm White Oak is no Cahill, assures MottleyPrime Minister Mia Mottley today sought to defend the integrity and reputation of White Oak Advisory Ltd. in light of …
July 17, 2018 10:55 pm Stop trying to bribe us!A Government minister today appealed to the local business community to stop offering bribes to politicians, while suggesting that there …
- July 17, 2018 10:25 pm Atherley still a Bee, and is staying put
Opposition Leader Joseph Atherley is suggesting that he has no immediate plans to quit the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), despite …
- July 17, 2018 10:22 pm Last chance!
Without calling any officials by name, Prime Minister Mia Mottley today said she was prepared to grant immunity to those …
July 16, 2018 10:25 pm PM all for recall and term limitsAwkward and invidious! That’s how Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the decision by Bishop Joseph Atherley to cross the …
July 16, 2018 12:06 am Hyatt environmental study must be done – MottleyPrime Minister Mia Mottley says a full environmental impact study must be conducted before any construction can begin on the …
July 20, 2018 10:05 pm Marshall denies importing drugsA 34-year-old man has denied importing 503 grammes of cannabis into Barbados. Kelvin Jamal Marshall, of Chalky Mount, St Andrew, …
July 20, 2018 10:00 pm Ugly twistA 31-year-old man, who assaulted his ex girlfriend, is to know his fate on Monday. When Damon Jamal Wharton, of …
July 19, 2018 11:15 pm Judgment reserved in Frederick’s appealDefence attorney Marlon Gordon today argued that the two “indeterminate” concurrent life sentences handed down on manslayer Charles Matthew O’Brien …
July 19, 2018 11:10 pm Mechanic denies cursing policeA 50-year-old mechanic, charged which committing three offences against police, has been released on $2,000 bail. Mark Winston Rollins, of …
July 19, 2018 11:05 pm Love triangle turns uglyA Barbadian, a Jamaican and a Trinidadian, who were apparently involved in a love triangle, have ended up before the …
- July 18, 2018 10:56 pm DJ posts bail in the sum of $900,000
A second man from a group of six charged in connection with the seizure of 800 pounds of cannabis, has …
July 18, 2018 10:52 pm Vincy ordered to stay away from complainantA Vincentian man, charged with assault, will make his next appearance in the District ‘A’ Magistrate’s Court on November 12. …
July 18, 2018 10:48 pm Fight in courtCourt proceedings took a violent turn this afternoon as two of four men turned on each other in the docks …
- July 17, 2018 9:25 pm Vendor denies threatening to ‘chop up’ McClean
A fish vendor was granted $500 bail when he appeared in the District ‘A’ Magistrate’s Court today. It is alleged …
- July 17, 2018 9:20 pm Theft accused tired of waiting on remand
A 58-year-old man, who has been on remand at Dodds prison since last December, today told a Bridgetown magistrate he …
- July 17, 2018 9:15 pm Police chase ends in Hinds’ arrest
A 48-year-old motorist, who took police on a short vehicle chase through Broad Street last Friday, has been remanded to …
July 17, 2018 9:10 pm Ninja Man’s appealSaying he has duties to do on the streets like everybody else, street character Ninja Man today appealed to a …
July 20, 2018 10:20 pm $24.9 million holeThe Government programme which provides loans to eligible Barbadians pursuing further studies is owed nearly $25 million by students who …
July 20, 2018 9:34 pm Less time to get a building permitThe Barbados Town & Country Planning Department is going digital. And officials are predicting that this should help improve the climate …
July 19, 2018 10:55 pm PM not amused by latest Auditor General reportPrime Minister Mia Mottley is not at all amused by the findings of the 2017 Auditor General Report. In fact, …
July 19, 2018 10:50 pm Lights dimmedCaribbean LED Lighting Inc, one of Barbados’ fastest growing manufacturers, has become one of the latest casualties of Government’s decision …
- July 18, 2018 9:50 pm Whither CBC?
The jury is still out on what state-owned entities the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) administration will shed or share ownership …
July 17, 2018 10:50 pm Gov’t to establish new renewable energy regimeWithin another month producers of electricity from renewable energy sources should have an idea of the new rate they will …
July 17, 2018 11:30 am A $3 billion exerciseChief Project Analyst in the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Brian Haynes said investment was critical if Barbados was serious about achieving its vision for the sector, adding that without diversity “we are not going to make the targets that we are hoping to make”. …
July 16, 2018 9:40 pm Mottley eager to see the back of Bajan shantytownsA new Town & Country Planning Act is expected to go before Parliament before the end of November, with Prime …
July 13, 2018 10:20 pm Bajans are not buying hybrid cars – MooreA lack of interest in electric vehicles has forced at least one car dealer to put the brakes on the …
July 13, 2018 10:15 pm More austerityThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) today warned Barbadians to prepare for a second round of austerity as the Mia Mottley …
July 12, 2018 10:00 pm Make pension plans mandatory, NunesOne local investment firm is calling for across-the-board mandatory pension plans here to help workers supplement their savings upon retirement. …
July 12, 2018 9:55 pm Low interest rates forcing Bajans to invest, says ArenderDriven by virtually zero interest on savings at commercial banks, an increasing number of Barbadians are putting their money in …
