Historic documents destroyed in fire at Archives Department Dawne Parris18/06/2024015.7K views 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,… Read more
One Family children enjoy festive celebration Shamar Blunt20/12/20250125 views Around 900 children from the Ministry of People Empowerment’s One Family programme were treated to a festive celebration on Friday at the Deighton Griffith Secondary School, as the initiative marked… Read more
Wanted: Anthony Julian Bishop Barbados Today20/12/20250287 views The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating Anthony Julian Bishop, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Bishop, whose… Read more
Salvation Army halfway to kettle appeal goal as more turn up for festive meal Barbados Today20/12/2025034 views With just days to go before Christmas, the Salvation Army has raised about half of its $850 000 target, even as more people than expected turned up to be fed… Read more
Senator: Make merit-based promotions in public service Shamar Blunt20/12/20250143 views Independent Senator Lindell Nurse on Friday urged the government to base public service promotions on merit and performance rather than time served in acting roles, warning that “blanket” confirmations risk… Read more
Opposition senator calls for automatic public service appointments, warns of systemic issues Lourianne Graham20/12/2025086 views Opposition Senator Andre Worrell has called for permanent appointments in the public service to be automatic and free from political influence. Speaking in the Senate on Friday, he also highlighted… Read more
Munro-Knight defends appointments bill as key to fairer public service Lourianne Graham20/12/2025029 views As the government moved on Friday to confirm the appointments of more than 2 000 public servants, Senator Dr Shantal Munro‐Knight insisted that the Public Service Appointments Bill reflects fairness,… Read more
US government sues US Virgin Islands and accuses officials of violating the Second Amendment Barbados Today20/12/20250234 views SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A Second Amendment clash has erupted between the federal government and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. government sued the U.S. territory, its police… Read more
Police association warns of rising risks, mulls new ‘risk allowance’ request Emmanuel Joseph20/12/20250129 views The Barbados Police Association warned that policing is becoming an increasingly hazardous profession and said it was preparing to ask the government for a risk allowance if a current job… Read more
Windies defy mammoth Kiwi total to keep hope alive Barbados Today20/12/2025082 views The West Indies’ batters have started strongly chasing New Zealand’s mammoth first innings total, to leave the game in the balance at the end of play on the second day… Read more
Wages, prices, corporate pressure and consumer tolerance Barbados Today20/12/2025064 views One must expect that the Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) will represent the interest of the business class, and so it is not surprising its leadership would be… Read more