Local News
January 31, 2024
Barbados Dropping Deadline for Mandatory Registration of New Trident Identification Card
"With close to 90% of Barbadians having the new Trident identification card, the government has dropped the deadline for mandatory registration, leaving it up to the remaining applicants."
January 31, 2024
Icon of the Seas Makes Maiden Voyage to St. Kitts, Boosting Tourism Industry and Economic Growth
The world's largest cruise ship, Icon Of The Seas, docked at Port Zante on its maiden voyage, contributing to St Kitts' tourism industry and displaying confidence in the destination.
January 30, 2024
Minister Marsha Caddle Criticizes Barbadians for Online Disinformation in Discussion of Cybercrime Bill 2023
Marsha Caddle, Barbados' Minister of Industry, Innovation and Trade, addresses concerns about the dissemination of online misinformation and calls for an updated Cybercrime Bill to combat cybercrime effectively.
January 30, 2024
Frustrated Cave Hill Campus Staff at University of the West Indies Initiate Industrial Action Over Payment Delays
Frustrated staff at Cave Hill Campus of University of the West Indies are taking industrial action due to continuous payment delays. The Barbados Workers' Union is officially supporting the action.
January 30, 2024
Barbados Reports Spike in COVID-19 Cases: Ministry of Health
Barbados reports an increase in COVID-19 cases, with 182 new cases and no deaths recorded from 925 tests conducted from December 23, 2023 to January 19, 2024.
January 30, 2024
Former Pakistan Leader Imran Khan Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Leaking State Secrets
"Former Pakistani leader Imran Khan sentenced to ten years in prison for leaking state secrets. Khan's party plans to challenge the decision in a higher court."
January 30, 2024
Barbados Workers' Union denies industrial action claims at Inchcape Barbados
Find out the latest developments in the negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement between the Barbados Workers' Union (BWU) and Inchcape Barbados, addressing claims of industrial action and clarifying the situation.
January 30, 2024
Taganna Tyrese Clarke's Testimony: Admits to Having Sex but Denies Rape; Claims Complainant Misrepresented Age
Taganna Tyrese Clarke, accused of rape, admits to having consensual sex with the complainant but denies rape. Testimony and written statement entered as evidence by police officer Lisa Munroe Small.
January 30, 2024
Justice Frustrated by Delays in Court Proceedings: Attorneys Request Adjournment for Murder Trial
Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell expresses frustration over constant trial delays due to unprepared attorneys. She refuses to move a murder trial date to accommodate adjournment requests.
January 30, 2024
The Growing Challenge of Respect for Authority and Trust in the Barbados Police Service
"The public discussion on the falling trust in the Barbados Police Service due to incidents of police misconduct and challenges to authority is examined in this article."
January 29, 2024
Barbados Secures Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals at Caribbean STEM Olympiads
Barbados finishes fourth in the Caribbean STEM Olympiads, winning gold, silver, and bronze medals in Math, Coding, and Robotics across different age levels. Full story in Monday's Epaper.
January 29, 2024
Founder of Ashley Lashley Foundation Receives Special Mention Award from CAF Development Bank of Latin America and The Caribbean
Ashley Lashley, founder of the Ashley Lashley Foundation, receives the Special Mention Awardee of the Enrique Garcia Leadership Award, recognizing her commitment to empowering youth in Barbados and the Caribbean. The ceremony will be held on January 30th in Panama City, with notable attendees including Ligia Castro, National Director of Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment of Panama. The monetary prize accompanying the award will support the foundation's ongoing initiatives, highlighting the commendable work being done in youth development and empowerment in Barbados.