Lottery winner takes mum’s advice, collects $407 500 Lauryn Escamilla08/01/2026082 views Claude Reece, the latest winner of the Barbados Lottery’s Mega 6 jackpot, was presented with a cheque for $407 500 at iMart Sheraton on Wednesday after matching all the winning… Read more
Social workers declared first responders in welfare reform push Sheria Brathwaite07/01/2026022 views Social workers have been formally designated as first responders in the country’s restructured social support system, under a major reform unveiled by Prime Minister Mia Mottley aimed at modernising welfare… Read more
SEA launched: Islandwide overhaul of social services begins Sheria Brathwaite07/01/202601.3K views Government on Wednesday formally launched the Social Empowerment Agency (SEA), an amalgamation of the island’s social services which officials say is intended to transform how assistance is delivered to Barbadians.… Read more
Convict’s application for leave to appeal adjourned until March Barbados Today17/12/20250156 views As convicted murderer Haniyfa Reza White was sentenced a few doors away in a criminal court, her application for leave to appeal was adjourned in the Court of Appeal until… Read more
Saint Lucians to vote on December 1 for new government Barbados Today09/11/20250270 views Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J Pierre has announced Monday, December 1, 2025 as the date for general election. He has also set Monday, November 21, 2025, as Nomination Day.… Read more
Missing man found safe Barbados Today31/10/20250176 views Amaro Delano Wilson, 29 years of B101 Pondside, Bay Street, St. Michael, who was reported missing on Thursday 30th October 2025, has been traced and is safe. The Barbados Police… Read more
Cricketers caught in early morning robbery scare Barbados Today10/09/20250753 views Police are investigating an attempted robbery that targeted a group of men, including some West Indies cricketers, around 3:14 a.m. on Tuesday, along Fontabelle, St Michael. According to police, the… Read more
Man gunned down in Fairfield Dawne Parris28/08/20250321 views A 25-year-old St James man was shot and killed in Fairfield, St Michael, on Wednesday night. Police said Romario Payne, of Haynesville, was among a group of men who got… Read more
Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean Barbados Today16/08/202502.8K views SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a… Read more
Panama embassy opens in Christ Church Barbados Today16/08/20250309 views Another historic moment in the relationship between Barbados and Panama was witnessed today, Panama Day, with the official opening of the Embassy’s Office at Aastra House, St Matthias Gap, Hastings,… Read more