Barbados under drought watch
Barbados is under a Hydrological Drought Watch for April and May, even as rainfall figures for the year remain above average, the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has confirmed. The warning
Man remanded on gun and ammo charges
Tishawn Jaden Clarke was remanded today when he appeared in District ‘A’ Criminal Court #1 before acting Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick. Clarke, 26, of Lower Carters Gap, Christ Church, was
Strong 2025 for Cave Shepherd
Cave Shepherd & Co. Limited is continuing to diversify its operations following a year in which it earned a $17.5 million profit attributable to equity holders. This income represents a
CAL announces introduction of fuel surcharge
PORT OF SPAIN – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Friday announced the immediate introduction of a fuel surcharge on all tickets saying it is to help offset a portion of
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Monde Mas ready for the road
A new contender has officially entered the Crop Over landscape with the launch of Monde Mas, unveiling its debut 2026 presentation, “A Dance with Dragons,” at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Trident Ballroom
Haynes fears for young cricketers
The present challenges in West Indies cricket, specifically the lack of exposure for the region’s most talented youngsters, is a major worry for one of the game’s greatest players. Cricket
UPDATE: One dead, one injured at Hindsbury Road
One man was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting at Deane’s Village, Hindsbury Road, St Michael, last night, and another was being treated for injuries sustained in the
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Residents: Make Andrews activities hub
Some residents in St Joseph are calling for the transformation of the old Andrews Sugar Factory into a hub for community-based activities, including a farmers’ market and other public facilities.
No ceasefire in Lebanon, says Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there was “no ceasefire in Lebanon” and that Israel would continue striking Hezbollah, while announcing direct negotiations with Lebanon. “I wish to inform you: There
UWU putting Portvale, BESCO on notice
The Unity Workers Union (UWU) is putting Portvale Sugar Factory and its operating company, the Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) on notice. UWU general secretary Caswell Franklyn said