Police and ambulance personnel are on the scene of a serious accident at St Barnabas, St Michael.
It involves a motorcyclist and a pedestrian.
Both of them received injuries. (RL)
Economy in dire straits
Barbados’ economic situation is even more dire than initially thought – so serious that our BD$2 to US$1 exchange rate could be in jeopardy.
An analysis of the just released International Monetary...
Jones calls it a day
Former Minister of Education Ronald Jones has called it quits as a politician.
He made the announcement on his Facebook page yesterday.
“I wish to express my sincerest thanks to the people of Christ...
26 on Mia’s team
Prime Minister Mia Mottley yesterday named the largest Cabinet in Barbados’ history, making it clear that paying a few extra ministers was a small price for taking the country forward.
Calling it the...
Mia moves to give DLP Senate voice
The Mia Mottley government will be seeking to grant the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) a voice in the Senate in an attempt to maintain democracy.
The DLP, having been blanked 30-0 in last Thursday’s...
Shaq banned for six months
Dazzling 22-year-old muscleman Shaquile Lavine has been slapped with a six-month suspension by the Barbados Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BABBFF).
Lavine has been penalised for his unsportsmanlike...
Cheeseman’s all smiles
Two stars, Brave Star and Northern Star, both trained by champion trainer Victor Cheeseman, dominated the Barbados Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes Race Day when they sailed home with the feature...
No stopping Pride of Villa
Guardian Group Pride Of Villa remained on course for the netball Division 1 play-offs by stopping newly promoted Wolverine 47-29 when the action continued on Friday night at the Netball Stadium.
With...
Another ton for Kraigg
Kraigg Brathwaite made his first appearance in the 2018 Barbados Cricket Association’s Super Cup yesterday – and immediately stamped his authority with a century.
The West Indies opening batsman carved...
Caution urged as a result of fire
As a fire which broke out at the old Ministry of Health compound, Jemmotts Lane, St Michael, on Friday night continues to smoulder, the Ministry of Health is advising residents and persons who traverse...
Traffic arrangements for swearing-in ceremony
As a result of the swearing-in ceremony of members of Cabinet tomorrow, Sunday, May 27, Highway 7, from its junction with Garrison Road to its junction with Beckles Road, St Michael, will be closed to...
Cabinet to be sworn in tomorrow in public ceremony
A public swearing-in ceremony for the new Cabinet of Barbados will be held tomorrow, Sunday, May 27, at the Bay Street Esplanade, Bay Street, St Michael, beginning at 4 p.m.
Following the arrival of...
BRSA urges new government to prioritise road safety
The Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA) has extended congratulations to the new Barbados Labour Party administration on its victory.
In a statement, president Sharmane Roland-Bowen said the organisations...
PM names new Cabinet
Prime Minister Mia Mottley named her Cabinet moments ago during a Press briefing at Government Headquarters.
Here are some of the key appointments:
Prime Minister Minister of Finance,...
Actor Morgan Freeman apologises after accusations
Actor Morgan Freeman said on Friday any suggestion he assaulted women or created an unsafe workplace is false and apologised to anyone he may have upset after media reported that women have accused him...
Man who fell from truck passes away
Police have confirmed that the man who fell from a truck on May 21 has passed away.
Twenty-six-year-old Omari Jabari Bynoe of Glebe Land, St George was reportedly sitting on the railing of a Toyota...
Italy's PM-designate still stymied over economy minister pick
ROME – Italy’s prime minister-designate’s efforts to put together a cabinet remained stymied on Saturday as his political backers pushed for a Eurosceptic economy minister who the president has so far...
Leaders of two Koreas hold surprise meeting as Trump revives hopes of summit with North
SEOUL/WASHINGTON – South Korean President Moon Jae-in held a surprise meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday in an effort to ensure a high-stakes summit between Kim and US President Donald...
Mottley to hold media briefing
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley will hold her first media briefing at 2 p.m. today.
The Barbados Labour Party which she leads swept to an unprecedented 30-0 victory in Thursday’s General Elections....
Ireland ends abortion ban as 'quiet revolution' transforms country
DUBLIN – Ireland has voted by a landslide to liberalise some of the world’s most restrictive abortion laws in what its prime minister described as the culmination of a “quiet revolution” in what was one...
NOW congratulates Mottley and new female representatives
The National Organization of Women has congratulated the first female Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley.
President Avelyn Christie also congratulated newcomers Dr Sonia Browne, Sandra Husbands...
Accident victims named
Police have released the names of the three people who died in two separate vehicular accidents last night.
The first incident which occurred between Hothersal Turning and the Norman Niles Roundabout...
