Ambassador of Barbados visits Kildare and Áras Chill Dara

Kildare County Council today had the honour of welcoming the first Ambassador of Barbados to Ireland, His Excellency Cleviston Haynes, to a meeting at Áras Chill Dara. Accompanying the Ambassador was Mr Shane Thomas, Investment Executive, Invest Barbados. …

What to do in Barbados: The perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation

Every island in the Caribbean has its unique character, and Barbados is no exception. This beautiful island has much to offer and explore, from exceptional Bajan cuisine to natural wonders like Harrison’s Cave. Whether you’re into outdoor activities, white …

BARBADOS-FINANCE-Government says EU blacklist removal will be beneficial to Barbados

Japanese coalition loses more ground after election

Japan’s ruling coalition has lost its majority in the country’s upper house, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he has no plans to quit. Voters went to the polls on Sunday for the tightly-contested election, being held at a time of frustration at …

Lie detector in operation

The Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) has begun truth verification testing (TVT) for all “stakeholders” who conduct business at the Bridgetown Port. Last Monday, Port officials held a meeting with staff, stakeholders and representatives of the Barbados Workers’ …

Cancer patient wait time cut

A 20-year-old woman has become the youngest breast cancer patient seen at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). This was revealed by Dr Lalitha Sripathi, consultant radiation oncologist at the QEH, as she reported that the hospital had successfully reduced …

Four men remanded on murder, firearm and violent disorder charges

Four men have been remanded to prison in connection with multiple serious offences including two murders, firearm-related crimes, and violent disorder across several police jurisdictions. They are Miliki Colvin Forde, 18, of Belleview Gap, Waterford, St …

Leewards’ Kambalapalli shines at Rising Stars Women’s U19 awards

Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh Just Now Leeward Islands' Sainavi Kambalapalli (L) was awarded the Most Valuable Player of the 2025 CWI Rising Stars U19 Women's tournament, during an awards ceremony, on July 19, at the Hilton Trinidad. - via …

Massy to review its operations in SVG

Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves said Massy Stores is expected to re-evaluate the way the franchise operates in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) in relation to aesthetics and product offerings. The move comes on the heels of comments he made at a …

Real-time digital payments rollout set for March 2026

203 The Central Bank of Barbados is moving ahead with its plans to implement a real-time digital payments system, with Deputy Governor Michelle Doyle confirming that the first phase of onboarding is on track for March next year. Speaking during a panel …