A total of $110 000 in performance incentives will be distributed by the Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) to Barbadian athletes and teams who won medals at this year’s Commonwealth… The post BOA rewards Summer Games medallists with $110 000 payout appeared first on Barbados Today .
A 16-year-old boy on remand in prison has launched a constitutional challenge against the State, claiming the new Bail Act’s “exceptional circumstances” test for firearm offences keeps him locked up… The post Alleged offender, 16, sues State over bail law appeared first on Barbados Today .
Global vacation company Royal Caribbean Group is acquiring half of Caribbean all-inclusive resort brand Sandals Resorts for about US$3 billion. Sandals employees in Barbados and elsewhere have been told that following the transaction, which is expected to close in early 2027 pending necessary approvals, their “role, responsibilities and our dayto-day operations will continue as usual”. […] The post Royal Caribbean, Sandals strike deal appeared first on nationnews.com .
Nearly eight years after his termination, former chief executive officer Shawn Tudor has had his dismissal by the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) set aside by the High… The post Court quashes Tudor’s dismissal appeared first on Barbados Today .
A High Court judge has quashed a magistrate’s decision to commit former CLICO Life Insurance Company chairman Leroy Parris to stand trial for alleged theft and conspiracy. The government has… The post State to appeal High Court ruling on ex-CLICO boss appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Senate on Wednesday moved to strengthen enforcement against money laundering and terrorist financing, passing bills aimed at demonstrating that the country’s safeguards work in practice ahead of an international… The post Senate passes anti-money laundering amendments ahead of 2027 review appeared first on Barbados Today .
Former CLICO boss Leroy Parris no longer has a case to answer. Justice Michelle Weekes handed down that decision in Supreme Court No. 8 today, after reviewing the evidence and submissions by attorneys on either side. The judge determined that Magistrate Manila Renee’s decision to submit Parris’ matters to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) […] The post Court quashes decision to send Leroy Parris matters to DPP appeared first on nationnews.com .
The Ministry of Education Transformation has warned that pupils who arrange, take part in, film or share school fights online will face the full consequences of their actions, under its… The post Ministry issues warning on social media-driven fight videos appeared first on Barbados Today .
Barbadians are unlikely to get relief from unusually hot nights before the end of the year, while below-normal rainfall could extend drought conditions into 2027 and prompt further warnings before… The post Below-normal rainfall could trigger 2027 dry-season warnings – Met Office appeared first on Barbados Today .
Botched cosmetic dental procedures carried out by unlicensed providers are causing serious and irreversible oral damage, the Barbados Dental Association and Barbados Dental Council have warned. The two bodies were… The post Dental bodies warn of irreversible damage from bogus cosmetic treatments appeared first on Barbados Today .
Three men are scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Saturday to answer a series of joint and individual charges, including robbery, use of a firearm, serious… The post Three to appear in court on robbery, firearm charges appeared first on Barbados Today .
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons etched their name into Caribbean Premier League history on Thursday night, becoming the first team to book their place in the 2026 final with a devastating nine-wicket victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors at Kensington Oval. In a performance that will be remembered for generations, the Falcons recorded the second-fastest win […] The post Falcons soar into first-ever CPL final with dominant victory over Warriors appeared first on nationnews.com .
Cricket fans are being warned: park on the sidewalk and expect a ticket! With thousands of patrons descending on Kensington Oval for Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches, police have stepped up enforcement against motorists parking illegally on sidewalks, footpaths and along major thoroughfares near the ‘Mecca’. Traffic officers were seen placing tickets on vehicles parked […] The post Police warned: Its not permitted appeared first on nationnews.com .
Guyana Amazon Warriors produced a stunning lower-order fightback to defeat Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by two wickets with three balls remaining and capture the Women’s Caribbean Premier League title… The post Amazon Warriors stun Red Force to claim CPL crown appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Ministry of Education Transformation has instructed principals across Barbados to reinforce stranger-danger protocols with students following social media posts showing schoolchildren being approached by unfamiliar adults. The warning followed… The post Education chief issues stranger-danger warning appeared first on Barbados Today .
Government is exploring new measures to tackle the growing sargassum problem, including the possible establishment of a dedicated sargassum management unit and the installation of offshore barriers to stop the… The post Government mulls dedicated sargassum unit appeared first on Barbados Today .
Education Transformation Minister Chad Blackman has told parents they must make sure children who clash with the law actually comply with court orders. Too many families fail to enforce those conditions, he warned. Without that follow-through at home, he argued, young offenders are left with no real accountability.
A Rastafarian man on remand who said prison meals have forced him to abandon his vegan diet and harmed his health will have his constitutional claim against the State heard… The post High Court allows inmate’s constitutional food suit appeared first on Barbados Today .
The House of Assembly earlier today debated the Penal System Reform (Amendment) Bill, aimed at ending a 26-year contradiction in sentencing law. Under the amendment, judges may consider previous convictions at sentencing only when “directly relevant” to the current offence. Repeat fraud or repeat violence could draw harsher penalties, Nicholls said, while unrelated history, a […] The post House debates Bill to end sentencing law contradiction appeared first on nationnews.com .
More funding for legal aid and a possible Public Defender’s Office are among reforms Chief Justice Leslie Haynes has proposed to tackle a shrinking pool of attorneys practising criminal law… The post Chief Justice shops reforms to boost criminal law practice appeared first on Barbados Today .
Two new gun courts are expected to be operating by January at the latest, Chief Justice Leslie Haynes announced on Monday, as the judiciary moves to address firearms cases and… The post Gun courts by January – CJ appeared first on Barbados Today .
One of Barbados’ leading economists sees some challenges around the corner for the country if the trend of rising international interest rates persists. Winston Moore, professor of economics and deputy principal at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, said while the country’s $3.1 billion in foreign reserves at the end of June […] The post Economist warns of foreign exchange squeeze appeared first on nationnews.com .
In a historic moment for Limacol Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL), the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) emerged victorious against the Barbados Tridents for the first time in the tournament’s history, with a thrilling five-wicket win yesterday afternoon at Kensington Oval. This was the final match of the league phase, with both teams vying for a […] The post Warriors pull off historic win appeared first on nationnews.com .
Twenty-five years after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, Americans paused on Friday to commemorate the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania — and to wrestle with the consequences of September 11 that reverberate to this day. In New York, family members of […] The post Americans mark 25 years since September 11 attacks amid enduring grief, reflection appeared first on nationnews.com .
A truck driver who admitted wounding a woman has been granted $1 000 bail and will return to court for sentencing next month. Brad Henderson Forde, 37, of Lower Wavell… The post Driver to return to court appeared first on Barbados Today .
A dispute is apparently brewing at the recently revived Alma Parris Academy, with the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) opposing an alleged attempt to engage teachers as independent contractors and… The post BUT warns Alma Parris teacher contracts could set precedent appeared first on Barbados Today .
An arrest warrant is still active for a person accused of indecent assault. The order has not been withdrawn, so the case remains open. Police can act on the warrant once the accused is located.
The Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) on Tuesday warned employers that failing to follow statutory dismissal procedures can undermine their cases before the tribunal. ERT chairman Vere P. Brathwaite ordered Markham… The post Tribunal warns bosses on dismissal procedures appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Barbados Olympic Association (BOA) is set to consider significant changes to its governance structure when its Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held this evening at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, with proposed age limits for directors among the key amendments to its by-laws. BOA president Sandra Osborne said the association has been working to […] The post BOA pushing by-laws update appeared first on nationnews.com .
The University of the West Indies is warning that productivity is slipping as the workforce shrinks. Professor Winston Moore is behind the assessment, which links a shrinking labour pool to falling output. His point is straightforward: with fewer people available to work, the economy needs each worker to produce more just to keep pace.
District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court has started holding virtual hearings. Officials expect the change to reduce case delays and limit the need to transport prisoners.
The Prime Minister’s Cup got off to a strong start on Monday, with organisers declaring the stage set for another successful edition of the island’s most lucrative football competition. Two… The post Prime Minister’s Cup kicks off with high expectations appeared first on Barbados Today .
Families are being urged to make reading part of daily life amid concerns about declining literacy and reading levels, with the National Library Service calling for a national effort involving… The post Library warns of declining reading culture appeared first on Barbados Today .
The unbeaten Guyana Amazon Warriors have been dealt a harsh blow with the Afghanistan duo of Mohammad Nabi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz expected to play no further role in this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. Both players are set to leave the Amazon Warriors to join Afghanistan’s T20I team for their upcoming three-match series in India, […] The post Amazon Warriors lose Nabi, Gurbaz to international duty appeared first on nationnews.com .
Minister of Education Transformation Chad Blackman has issued a stern warning to commercial firms seeking to market ultra-processed foods to students as the new school term gets underway, declaring that… The post Minister sends strong warning to food companies targeting school children appeared first on Barbados Today .
Older women who continue to support adult children, grandchildren and other relatives are carrying a growing caregiving burden that needs greater attention, according to Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) president Marilyn Rice-Bowen. Rice-Bowen made the call during the recent installation of the Executive Committee of the National Organisation of Women-Barbados (NOW) at the Valley […] The post BARP president urges greater support for older women caregivers appeared first on nationnews.com .
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, says football’s world governing body. Infantino, who has filled the role since 2016, has been under pressure following his scrapped plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investment firms. Infantino’s lucrative plan sparked a global outcry, with European football’s governing body Uefa threatening to boycott […] The post Fifa president Infantino to seek re-election in March 2027 appeared first on nationnews.com .
The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa. The “Correct the Map” resolution, sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union (AU) members, passed with the support of 164 nations, including France and the UK. The US was the only nation […] The post UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa’s true size appeared first on nationnews.com .
Barbados clubs are stepping up their preparations for the upcoming Prime Minister's Cup. Weymouth Wales head into the competition as defending champions after lifting the title last season. With the opening games approaching, managers are finalising squads and putting players through their last fitness drills.
Minister of Transport and Works Kirk Humphrey, has announced a major road repair and pothole patching programme for communities across Barbados, starting with northern parishes. Responding to recent complaints about… The post Minister announces major road repair drive across Barbados appeared first on Barbados Today .
The government is getting ready to put a dedicated school bus fleet on the road. Officials laid out the plan during a media conference at the Ministry of Transport and Works' temporary headquarters. Details such as cost and a start date were not provided in the announcement.
Rastafarian advocate Paul Ras Simba Rock has confirmed plans to appeal a recent High Court decision that dismissed his constitutional challenge to Barbados’ cannabis laws, describing the legal grounds for… The post RAS Simba to appeal High Court ruling on sacramental cannabis appeared first on Barbados Today .
Emergency services are on the scene of a fire at the metal dump in Hoytes Village, St. James. The Ministry of Health and Wellness issued an advisory letting the public know crews were responding. People living in communities near the site are being urged to take precautions while the blaze is brought under control.
Attorneys have welcomed plans to introduce virtual hearings in the Magistrates’ Courts, saying the change could reduce delays and costs, but they urge retaining in-person access and safeguards for accused… The post Lawyers welcome virtual hearings but urge safeguards appeared first on Barbados Today .
A hairstylist will return to the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court in January after denying charges of obstructing two court marshals and assaulting one of them. Reena Latisha Carter, 40, of… The post Woman denies obstructing court marshals, assault appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Prime Minister of St Kitts has been sent abroad for medical observation. The move comes as part of ongoing health monitoring. Details about his condition have not been disclosed.
Barbados is considering making circle hooks mandatory for its longline fishing fleet. Acting Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Christopher Parker addressed attendees on the proposal. The move aims to reduce bycatch and improve sustainability in the fishery.
Margaret Carter is appealing for help with her housing situation. She lives in the former marital home but is unhappy because she has to look at her ex-husband's comfortable house next door. The view bothers her every day.
Keir Starmer, the UK's prime minister, has announced he will step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. This will trigger a by-election in the London constituency. He made the statement to the Camden New Journal newspaper. The move is part of his plans to focus on his role as PM.
A cleric has called on Democratic leaders to unite and lead with humility. The message focuses on the need for cohesion and a modest approach to leadership.