IN CUSTODY: Akeem Deshawn Carter
Akeem Deshawn Carter, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, is now in police custody. Carter, who was wanted in connection with
Convicted killer remanded to Dodds until July
At 4:25 P.M. on Monday, a jury found Taurean Jamal Pile guilty of murdering Orlando Maughan after deliberating for an hour and 32 minutes. Pile, a former security officer, of
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Three homeless after fire destroys house
Three adults were displaced by a house fire at Sion Hill, St James, today. The home, which was destroyed, was occupied by a woman and her two children, one of
Man pleads guilty to assault
A St Thomas man was granted bail after appearing in court today accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on a male juvenile. Mahendra Totaram Ramautar, 47 years, of Lot
Harris resumes chairmanship of BTMI board
Businessman Peter Harris has resumed chairmanship of the board of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. A media statement said the appointment would be in effect for two years. Harris replaced
Mixed reaction in Thorpe’s Cottage over new road
Some residents of Thorpe’s Cottage, St George, are singing the praises of the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW). However, there remains a measure of scepticism and concerns after being
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US restricts visas for 13 linked to fentanyl online pharmacy
The United States announced visa restrictions on 13 people linked to a US-sanctioned, India-based online pharmacy that the Trump administration accuses of selling Americans hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription
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Call for locally develop artificial intelligence
Barbados must begin developing its own artificial intelligence systems and digital platforms to safeguard its data and future economic independence. This is the view of Steven Williams, principal consultant behind
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House fire at Sion Hill, St James
The Barbados Fire Service is at this time battling a house fire at Sion Hill, St James. Two appliances are on the scene. As a result, there will be a
MISSING: Kemera Murray
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing girl Kemera Murray, 13 years, of Block 1B, Meadow Road, Wildey, St Michael, who was last seen yesterday, May 12, 2026.