Burnham hails Greenland deal ahead of expected first Trump meeting
Andy Burnham has hailed a deal between Denmark and the US to “strengthen security in the Arctic” after the two countries resolved a months-long feud over Greenland. The UK prime minister and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen “welcomed the US’s commitment to the region” in a call on Sunday morning, Downing Street said. Nato previously […]
Stage set for grand finale
The end is nigh and tonight a thrilling grand finale is on the cards for the climax of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which has provided non-stop entertainment from start to finish. Two teams who picked up momentum throughout the tournament and who now have supreme confidence and laser focus will lock horns […]
Reparations ‘more than money’
Reparations for the transatlantic slave trade must be understood as far more than a financial settlement, Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM David Commissiong told delegates at the third CARICOM Reparations Conference Friday, instead describing the movement as a 21st Century campaign for the full redemption of African people worldwide. Reflecting on why 12 years had passed […]
Ed Sheeran admits ‘mistakes’ at first show since Macklemore controversy
Ed Sheeran has apologised to fans for making “mistakes”as he opened his first show since Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage. The singer began his concert in Philadelphia by addressing the controversy that has since engulfed the tour and prompted all of his support acts to quit. “I never […]
US$144m savings boost for Barbados
Barbados has secured more than US$144 million in fiscal savings through innovative debtfor- nature and debt-forclimate transactions, creating financial room for major investments in water security, sewage modernisation, coastal resilience and protection of the island’s marine ecosystems. Donna Wellington, chief country and commercial officer at CIBC Caribbean, said the Barbados transactions demonstrated how financial innovation […]
de Peiza demits CTUSAB post
Dennis de Peiza has demitted the office of General Secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados after 24 years. Yesterday it was announced in a press release that his departure had taken effect from Thursday. de Peiza did not seek reelection at the recently concluded 31st Biennial Delegates Conference of […]
Six juveniles charged with multiple offences
Six juveniles have been arrested and formally charged with a series of offences, including robbery, endangering life, use of a firearm and theft of motor vehicles. The charges stem from incidents reported between February and September 2026 and were laid by the Barbados Police Service Major Crime Unit and Criminal Investigations Department in Hastings/Worthing, Central, […]
OAS to support Antigua and Barbuda in strengthening democratic participation in schools
The Organisation of American States (OAS) will collaborate with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Antigua and Barbuda to strengthen democratic participation, responsible citizenship and youth engagement within the country’s education system. The OAS said the initiative was launched this week during its first consultation mission to Antigua and Barbuda, marking the beginning […]
CNN and MS Now denied White House access after Trump banned major media outlets
CNN and MS NOW journalists have been denied access to the White House after US President Donald Trump announced he was banning the outlets. An MS NOW reporter and a photographer tried entering the White House grounds on Saturday morning, but their badges would not scan and a security guard confiscated them, the outlet reported. […]
Three men charged in September robberies
Three men have been charged in connection with two alleged robberies earlier this month, including an incident on September 12 during which a serious bodily harm charge was also laid. Nathan Caleb Barker, 22, of Citrus Drive, Workmans, St George; Akeem Kareem Inniss, 23, of Bonwell Road, St Joseph; and Racaid Akeil Leroy Holder, 34, […]