Vehicle registrations go online
Motorists no longer need to physically visit the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) payment centres to update and receive vehicle registration discs, the government has announced. Instead, private vehicle registrations can now be completed entirely online through a new portal at https://portal.bra.gov.bb, marking a major shift towards digital convenience for thousands of drivers across the […]
Historian Welch remembered for academic, community contributions
Family, friends, academics and Adventists came together on Tuesday to pay tribute to renowned historian and educator emeritus Professor Pedro Lancelot Virelle Welch, whose impact on academia and society was celebrated in a moving service at the Seventh-Day Adventist Oldbury Campsite in St Philip. Professor Welch, who died on February 21 at the age […]
BYDC condemns senseless violence after teen’s death
The Barbados Youth Development Council (BYDC) has expressed profound sorrow and outrage over the death of a 13-year-old boy who was shot at Silver Hill, Christ Church last night. “We are deeply heartbroken by the passing of this young life,” BYDC President Caleb Brathwaite said in a statement. “This tragedy is a stark and painful […]
DLP Rowe vows to fight for The City; slams government failures
Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate for The City, Dale Rowe, criticised the government’s handling of economic and social issues while pledging transformative change for the people of The City as he addressed a branch meeting at Emmerton Pavilion, Chapman Lane on Sunday. Speaking before a room filled with party supporters, Rowe lamented the struggles […]
US warns illegal immigration will result in jail, deportation
Barbadian officials and citizens have been put on notice by the Donald Trump administration that firm legal action will be taken against them for breaching United States immigration laws, in a sharp message by the US envoy here, that met this advice to would-be travellers from the foreign minister: it’s not worth it; there are […]
Breakthrough for single mom as ‘One Family’ takes case
In a long-awaited breakthrough for Nikita Alleyne, a single mother of three living in a rat-infested home in a rural parish, the government’s One Family programme has stepped in to take over her case from the Rural Development Commission, Barbados TODAY can reveal. After sixteen months of frustration and pleas for help, Alleyne’s situation is […]
Preconco disputes BWU claims
Preconco Limited has strongly refuted claims made by the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) regarding Tuesday’s strike by its workers. The company expressed its surprise and dismay at statements from BWU’s Deputy General Secretary, Dwaine Paul. Over 40 Preconco employees had walked off the job citing concerns about their working conditions. Below is the full text […]
PM Mottley defends investment push, knocks anti-investment stance
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has condemned what she said was a rising anti-investment sentiment in the country, declaring that efforts to stir public outrage over national development projects are putting Barbados’ economic future at risk. Speaking at the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) first quarterly meeting on Tuesday, the prime minister defended her […]
Navigating Caribbean loyalties between the US and Cuba
The Caribbean finds itself at a pivotal juncture, caught between the enduring friendship of Cuba and the rapidly demanding position of the United States. This delicate balancing act is not merely a matter of diplomacy but a reflection of the region’s historical ties, economic realities, and aspirations for the future. Leaders and government officials […]
Boy ‘critical’ after Silver Hill shooting
A 12-year-old boy was said to be in critical condition in hospital after being caught in the crossfire of a gun attack at Silver Hill, Christ Church, on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 7.45 p.m., near the hard courts, where a group of men were engaged in a game of basketball. According to […]