PSV worker charged with reckless driving
A ZR driver seen in a viral video driving dangerously along Lower Collymore Rock, St Michael last week is set to appear in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court on Wednesday. He is Corey Simmons, 42, of #60 Prior Park Terrace, St James Simmons has been charged with driving other than on the left, driving […]
IMF team preps for comprehensive economic review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has set the stage for a comprehensive review of the Barbados economy, set to begin on November 1. The preliminary check-in involved a series of virtual meetings held on Monday, during which discussions were conducted with key government departments, including the Central Bank of Barbados. Central Bank Governor Dr […]
Off-Broadway satire ‘Mannequin Diaries’ ends run
The curtain fell on the Barbadian run of the off-Broadway dramatic-comic satire Mannequin Diaries on Saturday night at the UWI’s Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination. Written by playwright Brian Wiggins, the production, which opened on August 30 at the Walcott Warner Theatre offered a unique perspective on the fashion industry through the eyes of […]
A win over USVI on Tuesday will consolidate the group lead
The Barbados national men’s football team will be seeking to register back-to-back victories on Tuesday when they go up against hosts United States Virgin Islands (USVI) in their second match of Group A in League C of the Concacaf Nations League 2024-25. After snatching a late 3-2 win over the Bahamas on Saturday at the […]
Griffith dominates Alleyne in BRTO
A large crowd turned out to witness the highly anticipated match between top seed Mark ‘Venom’ Griffith and Kirt ‘Bruce Lee’ Alleyne when the 2024 Barbados Road Tennis Open continued on Saturday night. Playing at the Gall Hill, St John court Alleyne had been vocal about his desire to defeat Griffith weeks before they […]
Proud PM’s Cup performance from Gall Hill
The narrative went strictly as planned for Pride of Gall Hill with a David type of performance against Paradise Club, the Goliath of the story, as the latter were struck down 4-3 during their Group B match. There were two matches scheduled for Sunday evening and the second game between Wotton Football Club and […]
2 gold medals for Barbados Wushu in regional competition
The Barbados Wushu Team brought home three gold medals and one silver medal from the biennial Pan American Wushu Championships (PAWC) and First Pan American Open Tournament, hosted by the USA at the Santa Clara Convention Centre in San Jose, California over the Labor Day weekend. Over 1,000 athletes from 12 countries competed in […]
‘No mass exodus of IBCs following tax changes’
Minister of Business Senator Lisa Cummins has dismissed concerns that changes to Barbados’ corporate tax regime have led to a mass exodus of international business companies. She told the launch of the Barbados International Business Association’s (BIBA) Global Business Week 2024 on Monday that the government is committed to both attracting and retaining international […]
Residents cautioned against flooding, high temps
Conditions conducive to unusual bouts of lightning, thunderstorms and heavy showers triggered a flood watch by weather officials as rainfall dumped up to two inches of water in some parts of the island on Monday. Meteorologist Cherise Brathwaite said the weather activity, which started overnight, mainly impacted parts of St Michael, St George and St […]
De Peiza calls for more inclusive approach in crime fight
Chair of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Crime Commission, Verla De Peiza says a broad-based and inclusive approach is needed to address Barbados’ rising crime rate. The call came in response to statements by church leaders advocating for a strong role of religious institutions in combating crime. Speaking during the commission’s second public […]