Barbados demands advance notice, fair treatment for Bajans caught in Trump expulsion drive
The government is intensifying efforts to safeguard its citizens caught in the US immigration system by partnering with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and pressing Washington for greater transparency on deportations, including advance notification and criminal background details, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds has said. Symmonds made the announcement in […]
Traffic management arrangements for the Sandy Lane Gold Cup
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) wishes to inform the Public that due to the Sandy Lane Gold Cup 2025 being held at the Historic Garrison Savannah on Saturday March 1st 2025, general vehicular traffic flow on the Garrison Road will be restricted to one way only, from Dalkeith towards Hastings, with motorists keeping the Savannah […]
UWI management and students hold talks after halted protest
A plan by students at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus to stage a protest this morning was halted by security and police due to a lack of permission. The group of over 20 students, led by Guild President Tyson Holder, intended to demonstrate to press management to address a range of […]
Wanted: Ericko Malique Williams
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to help locate Ericko Malique Williams alias DRAKO who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Williams, whose last known address is Bibbys Lane, Saint Michael is approximately five feet, six inches tall, slim, and has a brown complexion. Williams is advised that he can present […]
PM highlights need for investment in Barbados amidst hotel project debate
Prime Minister Mia Mottley pledged to balance preservation with the need for tourism-driven economic growth amid public push back about the proposed construction of a multi-million-dollar high-rise hotel in Holetown that would lead to the demolition of the civic centre and police station. Addressing residents of St Peter and surrounding areas at the second […]
We Gatherin’ in UK: Diaspora events hailed a success, but ‘gaps in knowledge remain’
READING, England — The We Gatherin’ initiative has sparked renewed interest in Barbados among the UK diaspora, with recent events fostering community connections and enthusiasm for the island, according to Mackie Holder, Barbados’ Deputy High Commissioner in London. But he has highlighted the need for greater collaboration between agencies to address gaps in knowledge […]
Mottley urges swift overhaul of land transaction system
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for an urgent overhaul of Barbados’ outdated land transaction payment system, urging newly appointed Minister of Innovation, Industry, Science, and Technology, Jonathan Reid, to prioritise modernisation as one of his key tasks in office. She made the call while chairing the second Housing Colloquium on Transforming the Land Transaction […]
‘Pride of St Peter’ honoured
Eleven outstanding residents of St Peter were celebrated on Wednesday as they received the Pride of Barbados Award under the We Gatherin’ initiative, recognising their years of dedicated service to their community. During the award ceremony, St Peter MP Colin Jordan highlighted the diverse contributions made by the recipients in various fields, including business, church […]
Govt moves forward with e-conveyancing to fast-track land transactions
The government has unveiled plans to revolutionise the property transfer system through e-conveyancing, a digital platform designed to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and speed up the process of securing land ownership records. E-conveyancing allows instruments and documents needed for property transactions to be digitally prepared, signed, settled and lodged. Minister of Housing, Lands […]
Labour minister hails wage deal ‘victory’ for collective bargaining
Minister of Labour and Social Relations Colin Jordan has praised the recent wage agreement between the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) and KFC, which secured a nine per cent pay increase for employees after months of negotiations, calling it a testament to the strength of the industrial relations system. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at […]