UK will not pay out over slavery, says Reeves
The UK is “not going to be paying out” reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told the BBC. Her comments come as diplomatic sources told the BBC that the Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to begin a “meaningful conversation” about an issue which could potentially mean the UK owing billions […]
BWA conducting emergency repairs in St Peter
The Barbados Water Authority is advising residents and businesses in parts of St. Peter that it is currently conducting emergency repairs on a main in the vicinity of The Whim, St. Peter. As a result, customers in Mount Brevitor, Mile and Quarter, The Whim, Warleigh and the immediate surrounding areas may be affected by a […]
Wanted: Ramario Rashawn Best-Hinkson
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to find 18-year-old Ramario Rashawn Best-Hinkson who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Best-Hinkson, whose last known address is Green Park Lane, Baxter’s Road, St Michael, is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the District ‘A’ Police Station […]
Wanted: Sergio Delacey Browne-Agard
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Sergio Delacey Browne-Agard who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Browne-Agard, 29, whose last known address is No 28 Lascelles Terrace, Pine Lands, St Michael, has the words ‘Sergie’ tattooed on his left arm, and ‘Kiara’ and ‘Dream Chaser’ on his right arm. […]
Barbados most creative among Caribbean countries
Barbados has been declared the most creative country in the Caribbean, following its ranking of 77th on the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. The announcement was made by Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Senator Chad Blackman, during the opening of the Global Business Week Conference 2024 at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. […]
Three Angels for Red
Red Advertising won 3 Angel Awards, including two gold in this year’s American Advertising Federation Angel Awards. The leading advertising and marketing Company was the most awarded agency in the Caribbean including leading in Barbados for the 7th year running for these awards, which highlight exceptional work for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the Public […]
Students encouraged to drink more water
“Water is life.” That was the message given to students of the St Alban’s Primary School on Wednesday as a water fountain was donated to the school by members of the Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition and the Muslim community CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados, Greta Yearwood said the donation, […]
Youth in focus for local netball
Barbados ended with a bronze medal in netball at the inaugural Caribbean Games hosted by Guadeloupe in 2022. The national team won the World Youth Netball Championships 2025 Qualifiers earlier this year. And the young Gems are three-time defending champions at the Jean Pierre Caribbean Under-16 Netball Championships. Now plans are afoot to build […]
Lions and Cougars lead the pack in Battle of the Cats
It was a tough night for the Tigers and Panthers but they went down swinging for consecutive games in the Spar Sports Gear and Peak Sports Caribbean Battle of the Cats basketball tournament at the Barbados Community College on Tuesday night. It was another exciting nightcap for the tournament as the Lions once again […]
Students stand out in Oistins as lunchtime series continues
Students from eight secondary and primary schools showcased their performing talents at the Oistins Bay Gardens on Wednesday, in the third concert of the Ministry of Education’s lunchtime concert series. Opening the curtains was a group of 30 students from St Mary’s Primary School who made their debut appearance at the event, which is […]