Walters wants water loan transparency
Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is calling for transparency and accountability in the wake of Government securing a US$80 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to upgrade Barbados’ water infrastructure. He acknowledged the urgency of addressing longstanding issues within the sector but cautioned that the financial implications must be clearly explained to the public. […]
Pope says ‘tyrants’ speech was not aimed at Trump
Pope Leo says he was not seeking to debate Donald Trump when he criticised “tyrants” for spending billions on wars in a speech earlier this week. The pontiff said the remarks, delivered days after a high-profile spat with the US president, had been written a fortnight earlier – “well before the president ever commented on […]
Bodies of 50 infants found in mass grave in Cumuto
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has launched an urgent investigation following the discovery of multiple human remains at the Cumuto Cemetery earlier today. Officers of the Cumuto Police Station responded to information received and secured the location. Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) were immediately deployed to conduct a detailed forensic examination of the site. […]
Man remanded on $11m drug charges
Justin Tevin Archer, 31, was remanded to prison yesterday after appearing on drug charges in relation to more than $11 million worth of cannabis. The 31-year-old of Bawdens Hill, St Andrew, is charged with committing acts preparatory for the purpose of trafficking in 737.20 kilogrammes of cannabis between February 9 and 12 and trafficking in […]
Scorpions look to continue as Pride seek revenge at Sabina Park
If the opening round of the 2026 West Indies Championship was an appetiser, the second round promises to be a full-course feast. When action resumes on Sunday, April 19, three compelling matchups will unfold across the region, headlined by a heavyweight showdown at Sabina Park where the Jamaica Scorpions will host the Barbados Pride in […]
Workshop prepares hotels for crises
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) convened its 2026 Emergency Management Workshop at The Crane Resort, St Philip, bringing together industry leaders, HR professionals and security managers to sharpen the sector’s readiness for crises of all kinds. Opening the proceedings, BHTA’s chairman Javon Griffith reminded attendees that preparedness is not optional. “It is a […]
Rise in vaccines for measles
Barbados recorded an increase in its immunisation coverage for measles in 2025. It is a small victory for health authorities as they continue efforts to bring the national coverage back up to 95 per cent and above. The report is encouraging as Barbados prepares to mark the 24th Vaccination Week in the Americas from April […]
Grandfather killed after eating luncheon meat
A drop of blood on the ear of Keon Curwen Downes aroused the suspicions of police who were investigating his grandfather’s death. Downes later admitted he killed the elderly man because he had eaten his luncheon meat. These were part of the facts outlined by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Alliston Seale, SC, when Downes […]
Defiant message from Iran as vessels attempting to cross Hormuz report gunfire
At least two merchant vessels reported they were hit by gunfire as they attempted to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, three maritime security and shipping sources said, shortly after Iran said it was once more tightening control of the waterway. Earlier maritime trackers showed a convoy of eight tankers transiting the strait in […]
Multimedia platform soon for students
The Ministry of Education Transformation has big plans to get students’ voices onto the world stage, with the introduction of Student TV. During the 2026 elections for the National Student Council at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre yesterday, Minister Chad Blackman said they wanted to get this started from September. “Outside of the traditional media going to cover an […]