Nicholls: Terminal dues critical to Caribbean postal sustainability
Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls says reforming and strengthening the region’s approach to terminal dues is critical to the sustainability of Caribbean postal services....
View ArticleChina donates $136 000 in medical equipment to QEH
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has received a significant boost to its healthcare services through the donation of medical equipment and supplies valued at more than $136 000 from the Government of...
View ArticleTwo dead, two others hurt in bloody Monday across St Michael
Police were investigating a string of violent incidents across St Michael on Monday – including a ride-by shooting – that left two men dead and at least two others nursing gunshot wounds in a bloody...
View ArticleRecruitment drive to boost air traffic control after airport shutdown
Barbados is set to launch an urgent recruitment campaign to strengthen air traffic control at Grantley Adams International Airport, after last weekend’s seven-hour closure of the island’s airspace...
View ArticleGovt eyes blocking harmful trans fats in foods
In a bid to tackle rising rates of diseases linked to what Barbadians eat, the government is to legislate against harmful trans fats in foods, announcing the latest step in a national campaign to...
View ArticleBarbados athletes return, reflect after CARIFTA Games
The Barbados team has returned home from the CARIFTA Games, with athletes taking stock of their performances — some celebrating gold, others already focused on improvement. Under-17 boys’ shot put gold...
View ArticlePortvale harvest back on track after union dispute
Grinding has resumed at the Portvale Sugar Factory after a stalemate, just a day after a delayed start to the 2026 sugar harvest last month. At a press conference on Wednesday, Minister of...
View ArticleWarning issued over illegal burning
Firefighters were stretched to the limit over a scorching 24-hour spell as the Barbados Fire Service tackled 14 grass fires across six parishes, prompting renewed warnings for residents to stop open...
View ArticleAll Saints maintain winning form
All Saints Primary recorded three consecutive wins when the Pedialyte Sport National Sports Council Primary School Netball Competition continued on Tuesday. Playing in the Sonya Knight/Inez Taylor...
View ArticleSmall hotels chain urges competitive rates from investment fund
The group representing small hotels has warned that a key state-backed financing facility must offer more competitive interest rates if it is to fulfil its role in supporting the tourism industry, as...
View Article