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Police meet with farmers on anti-praedial larceny patrols

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

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…

Barbados monitoring Chikungunya cases in Caribbean

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

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…

Philippines declares national energy emergency over war in Iran

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…

Calvin Hope stands up for BCA members over CWI decision to “snub” Kensington Oval

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.…

Police seek stolen vehicle taken from Brandons Beach

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

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

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…

Guyana says black belly sheep programme making “remarkable progress”

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…

Wanted man Jacobi Bynoe in police custody

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

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,…

ICE agents deployed to some U.S. airports as TSA lines stretch for hours

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,…

One man killed, nine injured in St Lucy shooting

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

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

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…

NCF head tells how CARIFESTA budget allocated

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…

Govt and project officials give reason for work at Gibbs

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

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…

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

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…

Police probe over 90 cases of passport fraud amid election concerns

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…

Shaw’s record hat-trick moves City closer to WSL title

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…

BTS make live return in front of huge crowd

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,…

Four displaced, two injured in Skeete’s Road fire

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Chuck Norris, macho star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’, dies at 86

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

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

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

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…

Fire guts old Pierhead property in The City

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

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…

Mooney, King carry Aussies to comfortable win in series opener

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

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…

Former DLP President Ralph Thorne’s brother has died

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…

Cricket West Indies Annual General Meeting set for Saturday

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

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…

Weir praises Budget for increasing disposable income

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…

Iran strikes energy facilities in Qatar and United Arab Emirates

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…