DLP selects two nominees for Senate; swearing-in set for today Barbados Today19/02/20260868 views The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has selected two nominees for appointment to the Senate and is expected to formally submit their names to President Jeffrey Bostic today. General Secretary… Read more
As police probe Chapman Lane shooting, calls renewed for faster justice reform Sheria Brathwaite18/02/20260713 views A man’s shooting death in broad daylight at Chapman Lane, The City, on Tuesday, has reignited national concern about the rising tide of violent crime and the slow pace of… Read more
Unions decry cancelled meetings, call for stronger government consultation Lourianne Graham18/02/20260178 views The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has chided the government for failing to consult with the tripartite body that includes the trade union umbrella. … Read more
New $1.9m crash tender boosts airport emergency readiness Shamar Blunt18/02/20260225 views A new $1.9 million crash tender has joined the ranks of the Barbados Fire Service at Grantley Adams International Airport, in the first of two major upgrades to the station’s… Read more
Bridgetown welcomes end to EU “grey list” era amid global investment push Emmanuel Joseph18/02/20260197 views Barbados has officially been removed from the European Union’s ‘grey list’ of tax havens, marking the end of a prolonged international review process and confirming the island’s full compliance with… Read more
Wickham: Floor-crossing law not a priority, should form part of wider reform Sheria Brathwaite18/02/20260185 views Pollster Peter Wickham has cautioned that proposed floor-crossing legislation should not be rushed or treated as an immediate priority for the Mia Mottley administration, insisting that any such move must… Read more
Schools closed Thursday, Friday for mid-term break Barbados Today18/02/202601.4K views Schools across Barbados will be closed on Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20, for the scheduled mid-term break. The Ministry of Education Transformation said classes will resume on Monday,… Read more
PSV owners plan cameras and warning signs to protect workers Emmanuel Joseph17/02/20260185 views Police inquiries were underway Tuesday after two separate incidents involving public service vehicle (PSV) operators and passengers, one of which reportedly involved an attempt to use a weapon, officials confirmed. … Read more
Warner fined for cocaine trafficking Jenique Belgrave17/02/20260603 views A St Peter man has been fined $40 000 after admitting to trafficking almost eight kilogrammes of cocaine, following a sentencing hearing in the No. 3A Supreme Court. Clifton Junior… Read more
Disabled voters ‘dismayed’ by barriers at polls Lourianne Graham17/02/20260264 views Despite repeated promises, last week’s general election showed virtually no improvement in voting access for people with disabilities, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) said on Tuesday, renewing calls… Read more