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Police meet with farmers on anti-praedial larceny patrols
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Published: March 25, 2026 20:18
The Southern Division of The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) has implemented an enhanced series of nightly Anti-Praedial Larceny Patrols to combat crop theft – a pilot project that may be rolled out in the other divisions across the island. The initiative,…
Soca Monarch returning to Crop Over Festival
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Published: March 25, 2026 18:34
by Donna Sealy The Soca Monarch competition is returning to Crop Over. The announcement was made earlier today by Senator Shane Archer, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Youth and Culture, while he was speaking on the…
‘Govt policies lack certainty’
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Published: March 25, 2026 18:00
Government should be testing its proposed projects; if not it runs the risk of wasting morning, Opposition Senator Karina Goodridge told the Senate yesterday. As the Chamber debated the Appropriation Bill, 2026, Goodridge touched on a number of “ambitious”…
Sinckler: Govt met fiscal targets
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Published: March 25, 2026 17:00
Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator Chris Sinckler is defending Government’s financial management practices while emphasising the need for flexibility. Speaking in the Senate yesterday as debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2026…
Barbados monitoring Chikungunya cases in Caribbean
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Published: March 25, 2026 16:00
Barbados says it is monitoring Chikungunya (ChikV) cases in the Caribbean after the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported an outbreak in Suriname, with more than 1 100 cases and one death, up to the end of February 2026. The Ministry of Health…
‘Limited infrastructure’ a challenge for artists
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Published: March 25, 2026 15:00
Barbados’ visual arts sector has seen significant growth over the past decade with more galleries, exhibition spaces and artist led initiatives emerging throughout the island. However, artists and curators say limited infrastructure and a small local…
Pedestrian dies in St Lucy crash
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Published: March 25, 2026 14:11
A pedestrian succumbed to injuries at the scene after being involved in a collision with a vehicle around 7:25 p.m. Tuesday along Alleynedale Road, St Lucy. According to police, initial investigations reveal that the vehicle was travelling towards Mile and…
BICO reports modest loss
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Published: March 25, 2026 14:00
Local Ice Cream Manufacturer BICO Limited is reporting a financial loss despite growing its revenue over the past year. This is due to persistently high energy costs and the escalating cost of imported inputs. The company’s executive chairman Edwin…
Gale returns to national duty
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Published: March 25, 2026 13:00
Wide forward Thierry Gale is returning to the Barbados football team set-up for the first time in two years as part of a 17-member squad for the CONCACAF series in Bonaire. Barbados will take on St Martin at the Antonio Trenidad Stadium in Rincon, Bonaire,…
Still no sign of two missing fishermen
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Published: March 25, 2026 12:00
After their disappearance at sea more than a week ago, the fate of missing fishermen Zhicai Su and Othneil Harewood remains uncertain. They ventured out to sea on Saturday, March 14, when conditions were flagged as hazardous. They were expected to return…
Philippines declares national energy emergency over war in Iran
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Published: March 25, 2026 11:03
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has declared a national energy emergency over the threat posed by the US-Israel war with Iran to its supply of oil and its energy security. Marcos signed an executive order declaring the energy emergency…
Grandfather to serve just over two years
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Published: March 25, 2026 11:00
The grandfather who coldly confessed to killing his 12-year-old granddaughter and rolling her body into a gully in Jackson, St Michael, 24 years ago, was sentenced to 13 years in prison yesterday. Justice Donna Babb-Agard strongly rebuked 82-year-old…
Calvin Hope stands up for BCA members over CWI decision to “snub” Kensington Oval
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Published: March 24, 2026 23:20
President of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) Calvin Hope has responded to to Cricket West Indies (CWI). Hope spoke on Tuesday morning during a media conference to unveil the Barbados Pride team for the West Indies four-day first-class championship.…
Man fined $4,000 for cannabis offences
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Published: March 24, 2026 19:46
Jevon Shakur Audain, 29, of Green Park Lane, St. Michael, has been fined after pleading guilty to a series of drug-related offences. Audain appeared before Magistrate Burke in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court on Tuesday, where he admitted to possession,…
Police seek stolen vehicle taken from Brandons Beach
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Published: March 24, 2026 19:33
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle stolen from Brandons Beach on Monday night. The Barbados Police Service said the motor car, bearing registration number MA5738, was reported stolen around 9:52 p.m. The vehicle is described…
Man killed in Station Hill shooting identified
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Published: March 24, 2026 16:18
Jeff Omar Clarke, 36, of Goddings Road, Station Hill, St. Michael, has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting on Monday night. Police said officers responded to reports of gunshots around 8:35 p.m. in the Station Hill area. Preliminary…
US Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as homeland security chief
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Published: March 24, 2026 14:26
The US Senate has voted to approve Senator Markwayne Mullin as the country’s new head of the Department of Homeland Security. The 54-45 vote was the final step in a rapid approval process. Once sworn in, Mullin, a former mixed martial arts fighter with a…
Govt plans to ‘withstand global crisis’
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Published: March 24, 2026 14:08
Barbados is operating in one of the most uncertain global environments in modern history, and Government’s spending plans are designed to protect the country from rising global costs, wars, climate shocks and economic instability, says Government Senator…
$300 fine for unlawful pick-up by ZR
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Published: March 24, 2026 13:22
ZR driver Gregston Ricardo Orlando Sealy stopped to pick up a passenger in an undesignated area on Saturday and must now part with $300 for doing so. Sealy, of Civilian Road, Bush Hall, St Michael, appeared in the District “A” Traffic Court yesterday…
Guyana says black belly sheep programme making “remarkable progress”
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Published: March 24, 2026 13:05
Guyana, which has lead responsibility for agriculture, agricultural diversification, and food security within the quasi Caribbean Community (CARICOM) cabinet, says it is making remarkable progress in developing a regional brand of mutton through its Black…
UWU workers at Portvale still off the job
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Published: March 24, 2026 12:51
General secretary of Unity Workers’ Union (UWU) Caswell Franklyn has pledged continued industrial action at Portvale sugar factory until “good sense prevails”. He said UWU members showed up at the country’s lone sugar factory in Blowers, St James,…
Inniss knocks flyover comments
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Published: March 24, 2026 12:45
Former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Government minister Donville Inniss has slammed comments made by Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn regarding the cancellation of the ABC Highway flyover contract in 2008. During last week’s Budgetary Proposals And…
Fatal shooting reported in St Michael
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Published: March 24, 2026 01:37
There are reports of a fatal shooting incident tonight. The Nation understands that the shooting took place in Station Hill, St Michael. The victim was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. More details as they come.
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Wanted man Jacobi Bynoe in police custody
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Published: March 23, 2026 22:45
Jacobi Nathaniel Bynoe, also known as “Abubakar” or “Indian”, who was the subject of a wanted bulletin issued in November 2025, is now in police custody. Police said Bynoe, who was being sought in connection with serious criminal matters, came into custody…
US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
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Published: March 23, 2026 22:38
When Ruth Gonzalez decided to start taking the weight-loss medicine Zepbound last year, she first had to find a way to afford its roughly $350 (£260) monthly cost. Gonzalez switched her mobile phone plan, dropped all but one of her streaming subscriptions,…
Lorde: Avoid enhancements
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Published: March 23, 2026 20:06
Aspiring sportspeople who dream of representing Barbados on the highest international stage have been urged to avoid the lure of enhancements. The advice has come from Dr Adrian Lorde, the most senior sports medicine physician in Barbados. He delivered the…
ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours
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Published: March 23, 2026 17:56
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began deploying to some U.S. airports on Monday as a partial government shutdown caused shortages of Transportation Security Administration officers who have resigned or called out of work. At the same time,…
Best: Region can be model for resilience
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Published: March 23, 2026 14:34
The Caribbean must grasp its chance to become a global model for resilience, by tapping into opportunities in renewable energy, trade, youth development, and innovation. Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) president Daniel Best said the institution’s 56th…
One man killed, nine injured in St Lucy shooting
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Published: March 23, 2026 13:37
Romario Archer, 28, of Pie Corner, St. Lucy, has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting at Fryers Well, Checker Hall on Sunday night. Police said the incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. while a number of people were attending a karaoke lime at a…
Man killed in St Philip collision identified
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Published: March 23, 2026 13:07
Keimar Collymore, 35, of Bath Land, St John, has been identified as the victim of a fatal road traffic collision at Thicketts, St Philip on Sunday afternoon. Police said the incident occurred around 3:10 p.m. when Collymore, who was driving towards Three…
OECS welcomes first direct flight to Africa
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Published: March 23, 2026 13:00
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has welcomed the first-ever large scale commercial flight originating from the Caribbean directly to the African continent. In a statement, the St. Lucia-based OECS Commission described the flight which…
Charles F. Broome reopens today
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Published: March 23, 2026 12:49
Classes have resumed at the Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary School today, Monday, following final inspections of the plant over the weekend. The Ministry of Education Transformation said all stakeholders, including the Barbados Union of Teachers, the…
NCF head tells how CARIFESTA budget allocated
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Published: March 23, 2026 12:28
The bulk of last year’s CARIFESTA XV $35.7 million spending went to institutional expenditure, followed by payments to service providers and a sizeable chunk in accommodation, air fares and per diem for some participants. The figures on the ten-day…
Fogging Schedule: March 23 to 27
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Published: March 22, 2026 22:22
Communities in St. Lucy, St. Peter and St. Michael will be visited by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit next week. The Unit will start in St. Lucy on Monday, March 23, and remain in that parish until Thursday, March 26, before going…
One dead in St Philip accident
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Published: March 22, 2026 21:50
One person has died following an accident at Thicketts, St Philip. Police have confirmed the fatality. More details as they come.
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Govt and project officials give reason for work at Gibbs
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Published: March 22, 2026 21:32
A billboard displaying coastal works along the famed Platinum Coast of Barbados has ruffled feathers among residents and sea-bathers, sparking concerns that a private marina was under construction. The project is taking place along a section of the beach…
Matthews impressed with Windies’ effort despite loss
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Published: March 22, 2026 20:10
Despite conceding their T20I series to Australia Women after suffering a 17-run defeat on Saturday, West Indies Women’s skipper Hayley Matthews said she was still pleased with the fightback shown by her side in the second match. Australia got off to a…
UWI students debate AI’s value
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Published: March 22, 2026 17:53
University students from across the region took their seats in the Parliament Chamber this week as the University of the West Indies (UWI) STAT Caribbean Parliamentary Assembly convened its inaugural sitting, with artificial intelligence (AI) and its…
Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81
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Published: March 22, 2026 13:52
Robert Mueller, the former special counsel whose investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election defined much of Donald Trump’s first term in office, has died aged 81. The cause of his death was not immediately clear. CBS News, the…
Gun court ‘can do only so much’
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Published: March 22, 2026 13:41
Professional social worker Fabian Sargeant is warning that Barbados will not solve its crime problem unless greater emphasis is placed on prevention, particularly addressing drug use, mental health and parenting issues among young people. Against the…
Police probe over 90 cases of passport fraud amid election concerns
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Published: March 22, 2026 13:19
The Bahamas has referred 98 suspected passport fraud cases to police as part of efforts to crack down on irregularities. According Chief Passport Officer Nicholas Symonette, internal reviews also flagged possible staff involvement in some cases, which were…
Eight SOEs financial ‘red flags’
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Published: March 22, 2026 13:08
Experts in the Ministry of Finance are raising a fiscal red flag on eight cash-strapped state-owned enterprises (SOEs), warning that they are likely to put Government’s finances under pressure over the next three years. The Fiscal Risk Statement (FRS)…
Shaw’s record hat-trick moves City closer to WSL title
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Published: March 21, 2026 20:35
Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw scored a superb first half hat-trick as Manchester City inched closer to the Women’s Super League (WSL) title with a 5-2 trouncing of Tottenham Hotspur here on Saturday. The Jamaican international found the back of the net in the…
Murderer to serve 38 years
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Published: March 21, 2026 20:20
A calculated and cold killing which deserved a punitive and deterrent sentence. That was how Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell described Shakira Carlann Blackman’s murder of Shanice Miller five years ago. “The actions of [Blackman] were premeditated, as seen…
Straughn: An investment in creative sector
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Published: March 21, 2026 20:16
Government is defending a staggering overrun of an originally approved $4 million for CARIFESTA XV to an additional $31.7 million revealed in the House of Assembly on Wednesday night. The figure led to a verbal battle over the airwaves between Democratic…
When water flows, equality grows
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Published: March 21, 2026 20:00
Have you ever thought about the link between water and gender? It has probably never crossed your mind, yet every day that link is played out in our communities and our homes. Water is life for all of us, and for World Water Day, the United Nations…
BTS make live return in front of huge crowd
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Published: March 21, 2026 19:52
Fans poured into the historic heart of South Korea’s capital for the return of the world’s most successful band in recent years, BTS. According to entertainment company HYBE, about 104,000 people attended the concert on Saturday at Gwanghwamun Square,…
Escaped prisoner back in police custody
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Published: March 21, 2026 17:13
Jadon O’Neal Branker, 22, of 6th Avenue, Kendal Crescent, Christ Church, who escaped lawful custody on Friday, has been returned to police custody. Branker, the subject of an “Escaped Prisoner” bulletin issued earlier today, voluntarily presented himself…
Missing woman traced
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Published: March 21, 2026 17:06
Vaneta Trotman, 52, of Rockhampton Road, Grazettes, who was reported missing on Friday, has been safely located, the Barbados Police Service confirmed.
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Four displaced, two injured in Skeete’s Road fire
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Published: March 21, 2026 16:55
Four occupants have been displaced and two others sustained injuries after a fire at Skeete’s Road, Bank Hall. St Michael, early this morning. Divisional Officer Marlon Small said they received the call just before 9 a.m., and responded with three…
No tsunami threat to Barbados after 6.9 magnitude earthquake
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Published: March 21, 2026 15:10
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has advised that there is no tsunami threat to Barbados following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake recorded this morning. According to the BMS, the earthquake occurred at approximately 8:17 a.m. today near the northern…
Police searching for escaped prisoner following court incident
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Published: March 21, 2026 14:09
Police are searching for 22-year-old Jadon O’Neal Branker, who escaped lawful custody while at the Oistins Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Branker, of 6th Avenue, Kendal Crescent, is described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, of brown complexion, and…
Health Ministry monitoring meningitis outbreak in UK
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Published: March 20, 2026 23:50
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it will continue to monitor the Meningococcal Disease (Meningitis) Outbreak in the United Kingdom (UK), while noting that the risk for Barbados is low. The most current information indicates that only persons in…
Charles F. Broome closes early due to cleaning odours
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Published: March 20, 2026 23:39
Classes at the Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary School ended early today after complaints of lingering odours following industrial cleaning. The Ministry of Education Transformation said that while the school had been prepared for classes, some areas…
Jamaica grabs two silver medals at World Indoors
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Published: March 20, 2026 22:09
Jamaica became the first English speaking Caribbean country to secure medals at the World Athletics Indoor Championships at the Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena in Torun, Poland. Kishane Thompson ran his fastest-ever time in an indoor 60 metres to grab the silver…
ICAB brings Budget home
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Published: March 20, 2026 19:34
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB) is urging Barbadians to look beyond headline figures from the 2026 Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement, stressing that understanding how the measures affected everyday living is critical as…
Chuck Norris, macho star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’, dies at 86
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Published: March 20, 2026 15:25
Chuck Norris, the former martial arts champion and 1980s action-film hero who fought the bad guys in “Code of Silence,” “Missing in Action” and “The Delta Force” and upheld the law in the TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” died on Thursday, his family said…
Man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges
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Published: March 20, 2026 14:06
A St. Michael man has been remanded to prison after appearing in court on firearm-related charges. Keimar Orlando Payne, 42, of 1st Avenue, Eckstein Village, was arrested and formally charged with possession of a firearm and possession of eight rounds of…
Man charged in $40,000 cannabis importation case
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Published: March 20, 2026 14:01
A St. John man has been charged following the seizure of cannabis valued at an estimated $40,000. Shamar Azariah Richard Grosvenor, 28, of #2 Apartment, Guinea Plantation, was arrested and formally charged with importation, possession, trafficking, and…
Man charged with firearm, serious bodily harm offences
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Published: March 20, 2026 13:53
Update Davio Nate Harding, 23, of Blackman Field, Pineland, St. Michael, was remanded to Dodds after being charged with use of a firearm and serious bodily harm. Harding appeared before Chief Magistrate Deidre McKenna at the Oistins Magistrates’ Court. He…
Man charged with serious bodily harm
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Published: March 20, 2026 13:44
Update Sheldon Rondelle Atherley, 49, of Clements Avenue, Bush Hall, St. Michael, was remanded to Dodds today after being charged with serious bodily harm in connection with an incident involving Derrick Bynoe on 7 March 2026. Atherley appeared before…
Fire guts old Pierhead property in The City
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Published: March 20, 2026 11:44
Update Fire officers remain on the scene of a blaze which gutted the old Pierhead property in The City overnight. Station Officer Roger Bourne said the Barbados Fire Service received the call late last night and, on arrival, the building – identified as…
AOPT welcomes relief on fuel and dashcam costs
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Published: March 20, 2026 10:35
Head of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) Roy Raphael has welcomed Government’s Budget measures in relation to energy, describing them as a timely cushion for operators grappling with rising global oil prices. Speaking after the 2026 Budgetary…
Concern over weed smoking in public
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Published: March 20, 2026 10:28
The National Council for Substance Abuse (NCSA) is concerned about what it describes as a dangerous and widespread misunderstanding among Barbadians that recreational cannabis use is now legal, warning that possession and use of the drug remain offences…
Mooney, King carry Aussies to comfortable win in series opener
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Published: March 20, 2026 10:15
Beth Mooney’s masterful half century and Alana King’s bowling heroics helped Australia Women register a convincing 43-run victory over West Indies Women in the opening T20I here on Thursday. Mooney overcame a slow start to bludgeon 79 off 55 balls and was…
Barbados joins temporary mechanism designed to resolve trade disputes
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Published: March 20, 2026 10:05
Barbados has officially become the 60th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to join the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA), a temporary mechanism designed to resolve trade disputes among participating members. The…
Long-stay high
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Published: March 20, 2026 09:55
Barbados recorded its best ever performance for tourism arrivals last year, with more than 729 000 long-stay visitors. It surpassed the previous record of 704 340 in 2024 and, according to the Central Bank of Barbados, it represents a 3.3 per cent…
Breakfast debate
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Published: March 20, 2026 09:53
Business Executive Roseanne Myers is questioning why Government is starting a breakfast programme to feed all primary school children from September. She thinks such universal access is unnecessary. Her view has been challenged by Minister in the Prime…
Former DLP President Ralph Thorne’s brother has died
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Published: March 19, 2026 21:55
Former president of the Democratic Labour Party, Ralph Thorne, has lost his brother. Dave Thorne, 68, passed away at his home earlier today. Dave, 68, lived alone at Warner’s Park, Christ Church, at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn a daughter, one…
Doejay making waves in music scene
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Published: March 19, 2026 21:23
At just 22 years old, Jonathan Seale, better known by his stage name Doejay, is making waves in the Barbadian music scene. Known for his introspective lyrics, catchy dancehall beats, and soulful delivery, Doejay has just released his debut album, Boys 2…
Uncle to learn fate for raping niece
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Published: March 19, 2026 21:00
by Sandra Downes Five years ago he committed incest with his niece and got her pregnant. On Tuesday, that man appeared in Supreme Court No. 4A, before Justice Donna Babb-Agard, where both the defence and the prosecutor made submissions regarding his…
Cricket West Indies Annual General Meeting set for Saturday
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Published: March 19, 2026 19:42
St John’s – Cricket West Indies (CWI) will convene its 27th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, March 21. The meeting, which will be held virtually via video conference, will centre on the review of the 2024/25 audited financial statements in respect of…
Commercial flights between Dominican Republic and Venezuela resume
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Published: March 19, 2026 18:21
SANTO DOMINGO – Commercial flights between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela resumed on Wednesday with the return of operations by Laser Airlines, after nearly two years of suspension that began in July 2024. A flight arriving from Caracas landed and…
Call for FTC to be more ‘nimble’
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Published: March 19, 2026 18:00
There needs to be “a shift in the culture” at the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) to allow for renewable energy investments to be made to mitigate against the rising fuel prices. That’s the view of Member of Parliament for St George South Dwight Sutherland…
Weir praises Budget for increasing disposable income
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Published: March 19, 2026 17:00
Minister of Public and Private Investment Indar Weir has commended the 2026-2027 Budget for providing disposable income to Barbadians and addressing the “burdens” of pensioners. In his contribution to the Budget debate yesterday, Weir associated the…
Brace for global shocks, warns Abrahams
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Published: March 19, 2026 16:00
Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams has warned Barbadians to brace for “very difficult times” as global geopolitical instability threatens the local economy. Speaking in the House of Assembly during the Budget debate yesterday, the MP for Christ Church East…
Mass casualty at St Lawrence Gap
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Published: March 19, 2026 14:30
A mass casualty response has been triggered at St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church, this morning, following a collision between a Route Taxi (ZR) and a van. Initial reports indicate more than ten people sustained injuries. The accident occurred at the junction…
CDB chief aims to deliver more
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Published: March 19, 2026 14:00
Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President Daniel Best is ready to deliver an encore. This follows a successful, yet challenging, first year in office that left him humbled by the progress made and the overwhelming support he received – from the financial…
TRACED: Jordan Dominic Oneal
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Published: March 19, 2026 13:32
Jordan Dominic Oneal, age 15, of Upper Carlton, St James who was reported missing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, has been traced and is safe.
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Iran strikes energy facilities in Qatar and United Arab Emirates
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Published: March 19, 2026 12:18
Iran on Thursday attacked major energy facilities in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after vowing to retaliate for Israel striking its gas field a day earlier, escalating a war that is driving up energy prices and rattling global markets. Qatar…
Wales back on track with win
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Published: March 19, 2026 12:00
by Morissa Lindsay Defending champions Weymouth Wales sent a clear warning to their rivals in the Barbados Football Association Premier League recently. Any doubts about their title defence can be put on hold after their ruthless 5-1 demolition of…
Guilty grandfather to know fate next week
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Published: March 19, 2026 11:00
All the submissions are completed and the grandfather, who was found guilty of disposing of his granddaughter’s body over 20 years ago, will find out his sentence when he reappears in the No. 4A Supreme Court next week. Winfield Nurse, 80, of Accommodation…
St Michael man on firearm and ammo charges
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Published: March 18, 2026 21:20
Police have arrested and charged Keimar Orlando Payne, 42, of 1st Ave Eckstein Village, St Michael with possession of a firearm and eight rounds of ammunition on Saturday, March 14th, 2026.
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Barbados to host Americas Netball Qualifiers
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Published: March 18, 2026 20:17
The Barbados Netball Association has stepped in to host the Americas Netball Qualifiers for the 2027 Netball World Cup. Americas Netball made the announcement on Monday night. The event is expected to be played from October 19 to 26 at the newly…