
Only 48 US immigrant visas issued to Barbadians in 2025, public shares their views.
The United States issued only 48 immigrant visas to Barbadians in 2024, according to U.S. State Department immigrant visa issuance

Former Calypso Monarch, Aziza Clarke found Not Guilty of assisting an offender
Former calypso monarch Aziza Clarke has been found not guilty of assisting an offender. Ms. Clarke walked free of the

The Prime Minister calls for integrity and fairness as new JP’s are sworn-in to office
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has urged newly appointed Justices of the Peace to serve the country with integrity, fairness

Government expands road-repair capacity with new pothole equipment
Government has acquired additional equipment to help address pothole repairs, amid ongoing public complaints about deteriorating road conditions across the

Independent Senator slams the Tourism Levy Amendment Bill saying it is harmful to the local tourism industry
Independent Senator Andrew Mallelieu slams the Tourism Levy Amendment Bill stressing that it is unworkable and poses a direct threat

CTUSAB expresses disappointment at CARICOM position following US military action in Venezuela.
General Secretary of the CTUSAB is calling on regional leaders to speak up and hold a firm position on the

The Foreign Affairs Minister says the US new immigration policy is not a sanction on Barbadians.
Foreign Affairs Minister Kerri Symmonds says the new US immigration policy is not a sanction over Barbadians. The US State

US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing from 75 Countries; Barbados’ Status Unclear
The United States is indefinitely suspending immigrant visa processing from 75 countries in a further expansion of the Donald Trump

KC Michael Lashley Seeks BLP Nomination for City of Bridgetown
King’s Counsel Michael Lashley has announced that he is seeking nomination as the Barbados Labour Party’s candidate for the City

BOA President lauds success of Women’s Leadership Workshop.
President of the Barbados Olympic Association, Sandra Osbourne, is declaring success, following a ground-breaking pilot workshop aimed at strengthening women’s

Cummins defends Tourism Levy changes as Senate debates Amendment Bill.
The Tourism Levy Amendment Bill is being debated in the Senate this morning with Minister of Energy and Business Senator

CTUSAB claims the morale across the public service is on a serious decline, calls for urgent action.
Promotions without merit and late pay are just two of the key issues plaguing the civil service in Barbados. This

Former calypso monarch Aziza Clarke has pleaded “not guilty” following an amended indictment.
Former calypso monarch Aziza Clarke has pleaded “not guilty” following an amended indictment read yesterday when her trial continued in

Government launches $1.6 Million Coastal Project to improve inclusive beach access.
Vulnerable groups are set to benefit from improved and easier access to Barbados’ beaches following the official launch of a

Vendors across the island are reporting improved sales on the back of a busy tourist season.
Vendors across the island are reporting improved sales as Barbados continues to benefit from a strong winter tourist season. Communications

Government again refutes allegations of corruption in its HOPE housing program.
The Mia Mottley-led administration has again dismissed allegations of corruption surrounding the HOPE Project. Senior Minister Dr. William Duguid responded

Private medical facilities also report a surge in respiratory and abdominal illnesses
Private medical facilities are also reporting a noticeable increase in patients seeking treatment for respiratory illnesses and abdominal-related conditions. Managing

St. Peter man pleads Not Guilty to attempted robbery and vandalism charges related to BPWCCU ATM incident.
The Barbados Police Service has charged a St. Peter man in connection with an incident of criminal damage at the

42 year old man electrocuted at Licorish Village, My Lords Hill, St. Michael
A 42-year-old man was electrocuted late last night while farming in his front yard in Licorish Village, St. Michael. The

Book of Condolences opened at The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Barbados.
The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Barbados formally opened a Book of Condolences at its headquarters this

The NCD Commission reignites calls for lifestyle changes amidst surge at QEH.
As the Queen Elizabeth Hospital faces mounting pressure from a surge in influenza cases and complications linked to non-communicable diseases,
