The public is asked to note that the telephone numbers at the Branford Taitt Polyclinic, Black Rock, St Michael and the Winston Scott Polyclinic, Jemmotts Lane, St Michael, have been changed.
The new...
Dream Chaser passengers back on land
After being stranded at sea for more than five hours, hundreds of passengers aboard the MV Dream Chaser returned to land just after 7 a.m. today.
An officer at the Coast Guard’s Spring Garden, St Michael...
Coast Guard gone to assist Dream Chaser
Scores of partygoers are currently stuck at sea following the breakdown of the MV Dream Chaser.
Reports reaching Nation Online suggest that the patrons of Soca on De Sea cruise were issued life jackets...
Nine chosen to face iWeb
At 1:35 a.m. the judges brought back the names of the nine who will go to Kensington Oval and there were murmurs of approval and disapproval.
Cave Shepherd All Stars had four going through out of eight....
Endurance joins fleet
The Barbados Coast Guard has added a new patrol craft named Endurance to its fleet, with Prime Minister Mia Mottley conducting the naming ceremony on Friday.
Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence...
March not just for LGBTQs
Saturday’s Pride Barbados parade is not just for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) community.
In fact director of Barbados Gays, Lesbians and All-sexuals against Discrimination...
Waiting game at the Manor
There have been mixed feelings over the move of the Supreme Court and the Registration Department (also called the Registry) to the Manor Lodge Complex, Green Hill, St Michael.
The Registry is into...
Drone ban may be lifted
Drone users may finally have some good news.
That’s because the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) Government is ready to turn its eye to lifting the drone ban that was first implemented in 2016.
Following...
No King, Breedy for CAC Games
Tennis and boxing will be without its best medal hopes at this year’s Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Colombia.
This country’s N0.1 Darian King, 26, who represented Barbados at the Rio...
Good showing in first half of semis
The first half of the Courtesy Mount Gay Pic-O-De-Crop semi-finals has concluded with 18 calypsonians doing their first song for the judges.
It was a competitive near two and a half hours, with stand-out...
Govt, PSV operators hold first meeting
Government and public service (PSV) operators have just concluded their first set of meetings to discuss a way forward for the sector.
For a few hours this afternoon, Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Minister...
Push to boost maritime reputation
There’s a push by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy to ensure that Barbados’ reputation with relation to maritime issues is not damaged on the international market.
Speaking to...
Hoyte and CBC part ways
Doug Hoyte spent his last day with the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation today.
The general manager is another casualty of the change in government following the May 24 General Elections.
Earlier...
Mount Gay to host charity event
Mount Gay Distilleries is continuing to fulfil its commitment of “giving forward” to the community with the hosting of a charity fund raising event in aid of the Substance Abuse Foundation.
Scheduled...
Catholics backing festival with My Body campaign
As the Crop Over Festival intensifies, the Roman Catholic Church of Barbados is asking revellers not to go over overboard with their feteing.
This comes in connection with the launch of the My Body;...
Airport marks 80 years of operation
The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) kicked off celebrations for its 80th year of operations earlier this morning.
With Minister of Tourism and International Transport Kerrie Symmonds and...
Windrush compensation scheme launched after meeting with Home Secretary
On Wednesday, the UK Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, met with CARICOM High Commissioners to provide an update on Windrush matters, including the compensation scheme that was launched in Parliament by him...
Work progressing on hope agricultural training institute
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training and the People’s Republic of China are pleased with the progress of the Hope Agricultural Training Institute at Hope Plantation, St Lucy....
EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: Holders of bonds deserve clarity
For much of 2015, throughout 2016 and even last year, Barbadians at home and those living abroad were encouraged by the state via the Central Bank to invest in Government Savings Bonds.
Saving Bonds...
CIBC FirstCaribbean takes top award
Less than two months after releasing enhancements to its mobile app and online banking platforms, CIBC FirstCaribbean has been named the Most Innovative Bank in the region at the prestigious World Finance...
Church speaks out against violence
In light of the recent spate of violence affecting Barbados, John Goddard, Chairman, Anglican Commission on Advocacy and Social Justice has spoken out on behalf of the institution. Below is the statement...
Barbados, UK relationship remains strong
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr Jerome Walcott, has indicated that the relationship between Barbados and the United Kingdom (UK) remains strong.
He made this assertion recently...