The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) has announced a temporary suspension of international mail deliveries to Argentina from Friday, October 23, to Wednesday, November 11. The suspension is due to scheduled… The post Mail deliveries to Argentina suspended from Friday appeared first on Barbados Today .
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the relatives, caregiver, guardian or friends of a man who answers to the name Davonte. The man was found wandering near the… The post Police seek relatives of man found wandering in Fontabelle appeared first on Barbados Today .
Barbados has remained on the United States’ Tier 2 Watch List for human trafficking for a second consecutive year, with the US Department of State citing the Government’s failure to prosecute suspected traffickers, identify victims or demonstrate sufficient overall progress in combating the crime. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report acknowledged that Barbados increased investigations […] The post Barbados still on Tier 2 Watch List appeared first on nationnews.com .
Ask John Jones about the best thing he has ever tasted and he takes you back to a tomato. A purple salad tomato, grown a couple of years ago, whose… The post From John’s Farm to the Food & Rum’s Table: Supporting Barbados’ Local Farmers appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Vector Control Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness will concentrate its mosquito reduction efforts in several St. George communities this week. Fogging will commence on Monday, October 19, in the following districts: Valley Drive, Constant, Walkers, Valley No. 1 and 2, Valley Close No. 1 and 2, Glebe Land, Valley Land, Valley […] The post Fogging Schedule: October 19 to 23 appeared first on nationnews.com .
Barbadians do not need to leave the island to pursue well-paid international careers, says Carmel Haynes, Executive Director of BIBA, the Association for Global Business, who sees local opportunities as… The post BIBA promotes global careers at home appeared first on Barbados Today .
Police have charged Victoria Paulette Alleyne, 33, and Rupert Orlando Crawford, 61, both of Work Hall, St Philip, with importation, possession, trafficking and intent to supply cannabis on October 15, 2026. Alleyne was charged with cannabis weighing 9.7 kilogrammes with an estimated street value of BDS$77 600 while Crawford was charged with cannabis weighing 9.6 […] The post Two on cannabis charges granted $12 000 bail each appeared first on nationnews.com .
Two St Philip residents have been granted $12 000 bail each after pleading guilty to cannabis-related offences involving a combined 19.3 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis valued at $154 400. Rupert… The post St Philip duo granted bail on cannabis charges appeared first on Barbados Today .
Ten years ago, a home-grown Barbadian financial services company broke new ground in the payments industry. Today, Payce Digital stands as a testament to the power of innovation, customer trust and the determination to think beyond traditional boundaries. In September 2016, Cave Shepherd Card (Barbados) Inc., trading as Payce Digital, became the first non-bank financial […] The post Payce Digital at 10: A decade of transformation, a future of possibilities appeared first on nationnews.com .
THERE WAS something different about the University of the West Indies’ graduation ceremony this year. The ceremony, themed “Built to Adapt, Ready to Lead – The Spirit of a Generation Rising amid Unprecedented Times”, was divided into two sessions, as usual, with around 1,277 graduates, 921 undergraduates and 356 postgraduates becoming proud alumni of the […] The post UWI Cave Hill celebrates 1,277 graduates appeared first on nationnews.com .
Sandra Marcella Gittens is Barbados’ new Ambassador to Cuba, having begun the accreditation process following a meeting with Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal. Gittens presented her copy of Letters of Credentials to Vidal on Thursday, October 15, marking the first step in the two-part accreditation process. A career diplomat, Gittens previously headed the CARICOM/Caribbean […] The post Sandra Marcella Gittens is new Barbados ambassador to Cuba appeared first on nationnews.com .
A wounding case against a 20-year-old man will continue in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on January 15 next year. Dashon Jamar Edward Oxley of 1st Avenue Holders Land, Brandons,… The post Young man bailed on wounding charge appeared first on Barbados Today .
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus has been granted institutional re-accreditation by the Barbados Accreditation Council for the period 2026-2032, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining established standards and fostering a culture of quality across its educational operations. The Certificate of Institutional Accreditation was formally presented on Wednesday, at the council’s Phoenix Centre […] The post UWI Global Campus accredited until 2032 appeared first on nationnews.com .
Sheldon Cottrell and Chadwick Walton led a rampant West Indies Champions side into the final of the World Championship of Legends with a commanding five-wicket thrashing of Australia in the semifinal here on Friday. Cottrell delivered a sensational spell of fast bowling as Australia posted a competitive total of 172 for seven in 20 overs […] The post West Indies Champions demolish Australia to reach final appeared first on nationnews.com .
A 28-year-old Jamaican man was handed over to Immigration officials on Thursday after admitting to a cannabis charge in a Bridgetown court. Romoy Odaine Rhoomes, a mason, who lives at… The post Cannabis offender handed over to Immigration appeared first on Barbados Today .
A 39-year-old man facing five charges in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on Thursday had his case stood down after differences emerged between the charge sheets presented to the defence… The post Defence attorney challenges charge sheet errors appeared first on Barbados Today .
A blind student and disability rights advocate preparing to graduate from the University of the West Indies has called for disability access in primary schools, saying universities are inadequately equipped,… The post Access can’t wait until university, says blind graduand appeared first on Barbados Today .
Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams has raised concerns about a shortage of criminal defence attorneys and legislative drafters, warning that the shortfall is hampering the administration of justice and the government’s… The post Attorney General sounds alarm over legal system shortages appeared first on Barbados Today .
More Barbadians are exploring ways to grow their own food, with householders showing increasing interest in hydroponics, greenhouse cultivation and other methods that require relatively little space. The Barbados Agricultural… The post More Bajans showing interest in growing their own food appeared first on Barbados Today .
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called for calypso legend the Mighty Sparrow‘s song Slave to be included in the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) curriculum, saying every child in the region… The post PM: Include Sparrow’s ‘Slave’ in CXC curriculum appeared first on Barbados Today .
West Indies have not beaten India in India in a series of any format since 2002, but will have a chance to break that losing streak during the series-deciding fifth… The post Sammy optimistic ahead of T20 series decider appeared first on Barbados Today .
After threatening his roommate, Everett Nigel Worrell broke into an empty St James house and began living there. The 54-year-old of no fixed place of abode was sentenced to 120… The post Jail time for trespassing, criminal damage appeared first on Barbados Today .
A Parish Land, Christ Church man has pleaded not guilty in the No. 2 Supreme Court to possessing three firearms without valid licences and almost 70 rounds of ammunition. At… The post Christ Church man denies firearm, ammo charges appeared first on Barbados Today .
Jason Ricardo Layne has been convicted in absentia of murdering his brother after failing to return to court during his trial. Following a summation by Justice Carlisle Greaves in the… The post Layne convicted in absentia of brother’s murder appeared first on Barbados Today .
Keemo Paul believes the West Indies must execute their game plans more effectively if they are to beat India in Saturday’s series-deciding fifth T20 International and secure a series victory.… The post Paul: Execution key to series victory appeared first on Barbados Today .
A marriage of more than 40 years was ended by tragedy on Thursday when Janice Straker died in an early‑morning house fire at Crab Hill, St Lucy, despite desperate attempts… The post Crab Hill fire claims life of elderly woman appeared first on Barbados Today .
The Barbados Labour Party (BLP) has promised “honest discussions” with supporters and constituents at its 87th Annual Conference next weekend. Conference chair and MP for St George North, Toni Moore,… The post BLP promises “honest conversations” at annual conference appeared first on Barbados Today .
A 73-year-old woman died in a house fire at Number One, Crab Hill, St Lucy, on Thursday morning, leaving her family and community in mourning. The deceased has been identified… The post Woman, 73, dies in St Lucy house fire appeared first on Barbados Today .
A first-time offender has been fined a total of $23 000 for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, as Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell highlighted tougher penalties intended to curb gun crime… The post $23 000 fine for firearm and ammunition appeared first on Barbados Today .
Sentencing has been postponed in a security firm burglary case until October 28 after a judge requested updated medical information about a former employee who admitted conspiring to commit the… The post Sentencing delayed in security firm burglary case appeared first on Barbados Today .
The State is fighting to revive the criminal prosecution of former CLICO boss Leroy Parris, challenging a High Court injunction that bars the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from proceeding… The post State: No exceptional circumstances to justify blocking Parris trial appeared first on Barbados Today .
A 22-year-old St Peter woman has been remanded to prison after appearing in court charged with Saturday’s murder of 31-year-old Mesha Pierre. Kaena Luenda O’Garro of Rose Hill was not… The post St Peter woman remanded on murder charge appeared first on Barbados Today .
The government’s consultants have agreed to review concerns raised by the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) about job evaluations across the public service and state-owned enterprises (SOEs), Barbados TODAY… The post Consultants to review union concerns over public service job evaluation appeared first on Barbados Today .
West Indies kept their series hopes alive with a 24-run victory over India in Hyderabad on Wednesday , powered by a century from captain Shai Hope and a five-wicket haul… The post Hope, Paul deliver series lifeline appeared first on Barbados Today .
Barbados must modernise construction practices, tackle cost overruns and build more durable roads as it prepares for a major building boom, Transport Minister Kirk Humphrey has warned. As the Barbados… The post Humphrey urges construction reform ahead of building boom appeared first on Barbados Today .
The first quarter of Government’s new financial year ended with public entities owing their suppliers nearly $40 million in overdue payments. Among those in arrears were the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Barbados Water Authority (BWA) and Transport Board, leaving them and some other state-owned enterprises (SOEs) exposed to more “liquidity and operational risks”. These financial […] The post QEH, BWA and Transport Board in major arrears to suppliers appeared first on nationnews.com .
The trial of Walter O’neal Prescod, who denies charges involving 121.4 kilogrammes of cannabis found at sea, has begun in the No. 4 Supreme Court. Prescod, of Emerald Park East,… The post Evidence begins in cannabis trial appeared first on Barbados Today .
A Foul Bay, St Philip man has been remanded to Dodds Prison pending sentencing after admitting to possessing and using an unlicensed firearm in a shooting incident in Silver Sands… The post Brathwaite admits firearm offences appeared first on Barbados Today .
Guyana will host the Second Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA) Conference and Financing Forum later this month as the country continues to push for greater investment in protecting nature and advancing sustainable development. The October 30-31 event will be held under the theme “Investing in Nature: From Global Commitments to Practical Action”. The conference forms part […] The post Guyana to host second Global Biodiversity Alliance conference appeared first on nationnews.com .
An American man found with an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in his luggage last month has paid $22 000 in fines after being ordered by the High Court to pay… The post Armed American pays $22k in fines appeared first on Barbados Today .
Sagicor is advancing a major reorganisation of its Caribbean operations, including a plan to raise US$120 million to fulfil capital requirements, fund future growth and support digital transformation initiatives. If all of the necessary transactions are approved, Sagicor businesses in Barbados, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Panama, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, The Bahamas, Aruba, St […] The post Major shift for Sagicor appeared first on nationnews.com .
Top-rated Barbadian distance runner Carlie Robinson is set to depart the island on Wednesday to compete in one of the most high-profile races of her career. After winning the CARICOM… The post Robinson eyes Amsterdam podium appeared first on Barbados Today .
The University of the West Indies’ chief seismologist on Tuesday urged ongoing preparedness for multiple natural hazards across the Caribbean after major earthquakes in Panama and Venezuela. Disaster planning must… The post UWI seismologists: Prepare for quakes appeared first on Barbados Today .
Three men charged separately with firearm and ammunition offences have been remanded to Dodds Prison until November 10. Ajani Ricardo Cooper, 18, of Longford Place, Waterford, Bush Hall, St Michael;… The post Three men remanded on firearm charges appeared first on Barbados Today .
President Donald Trump’s administration has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her position as US ambassador to Greece, according to White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia. Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host, was facing mounting scrutiny over reports she allegedly asked a Trump donor to pay her hefty credit card bill in exchange for access […] The post Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece appeared first on nationnews.com .
Barbadian batsman Kevin Wickham has turned a prolific run in the regional championship into a West Indies Test call-up, earning selection for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, which begins… The post WINDIES NOD: Wickham earns maiden Test call-up for Bangladesh series appeared first on Barbados Today .
“You still breathe. You have your family. You get to see another day. My Samara is gone.” Those were the words Samantha Bristol threw at Roger Delisle Sealy, the man convicted of murdering her daughter Samara Bristol five years ago. Sealy, of Airy Cot, St Thomas, was back in the No. 4 Supreme Court yesterday […] The post ‘Betrayed’ by daughter’s killer appeared first on nationnews.com .
While the Caribbean has a lower prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) than North America and Europe, black people often experience it more severely, making early diagnosis, referral and multidisciplinary care essential. This was stressed by neurologists during an Aventa Barbados forum titled Multiple Sclerosis: Changing The Course of MS – Why Early Treatment Matters, held […] The post ‘Early diagnosis of MS crucial’ appeared first on nationnews.com .
STORY BY Cheryl Harewood Captain Charles Sandiford has lent his artistic skills to the cultural landscape of Barbados for over 50 years, keeping the Barbados Landship and tuk band traditions on course. His contribution has not gone unnoticed. On July 4, Sandiford was among an exceptional group of individuals and organisations honoured during the Ceremonial […] The post Captain Charles Sandiford: Keeping the culture alive appeared first on nationnews.com .
Acting Magistrate Shakieda Sealy has asked the complainant to attend court on October 15 in a wounding case, after the accused pleaded not guilty and was released on $8 000… The post Complainant asked to attend wounding hearing appeared first on Barbados Today .
