Two houses destroyed by fire
At least six people have been displaced by a fire that destroyed two houses in St. Peter. The blaze occurred at Porters Road, Speightstown. Three other houses have been slightly damaged
Fatal shooting
Barbados has recorded yet another fatal shooting. A male is dead at the scene at Ayshford, St. Thomas. This is homicide number seven for the year so far in Barbados. Stay tuned for more details.
Pensioner freed of rape charge, vows to return to church
A 74-year-old man was freed on two counts of rape and aggravated burglary on Wednesday, January 29th, in the #5 Supreme Court, but he is threatening to sue the State for malicious prosecution. Carlton Moore showed elation when Justice Pamela Beckles told him he was “free to go” after being on remand at DODDS prison […]
Mottley hopes Bajan deportees will be treated with dignity
The Caricom Chairman, the Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, hopes the Trump administration’s new immigration policy allows migrants to return to their native country in a dignified manner. President Trump has cracked down on illegal immigrants since returning to the White House for a second term and his Immigration and Customs Enforcement teams have carried […]
Bdos economy grows by 4% in 2024 – 3% predicted for 25/26
The Barbados economy grew by four percent last year the 3rd consecutive year of growth and the 14th consecutive quarter of economic expansion with three percent growth expected for 2025 and 2026. Presenting the review of Barbados’ economic performance for 2024, Central Bank Governor, Dr. Kevin Greenidge, said the growth was driven by the continued […]