Barbados news

Close call for Suki

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:45:20 GMT

Champion Draughtsman Ronald “Suki” King had a close call this morning, which left him floundering out of his depth.

What’s Trending:Raul Garcia’s plight

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:39:04 GMT

Debate among online readers today is about the plight of Cuban Raul Garcia who has been on a hunger strike at Her Majesty’s Prisons

Petro Vista Finalizes Stake in Colombia Block

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:11:36 GMT

Petro Vista Energy Corp. announced that its wholly-owned Barbados subsidiary, Petro Vista Energy Colombia (Barbados) Corp. ("PTV Barbados"), has completed the sale (the ...

Prince Harry to visit Jamaica

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:52:37 GMT

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A day after Queen Elizabeth began celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of her reign, the third in line to the throne

Petro Vista Completes Sale of Interest in Morichito Block, Colombia

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:04:32 GMT

Petro Vista Energy Colombia (Barbados) Corp. ("PTV Barbados"), has completed the sale (the "Transaction") of all of the issued capital of Petropuli Ltda. ("Petropuli"), ...

Muslim supremacists take down Maldives government – Great news for Barbados tourism!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:08:11 GMT

Democracy and Western Tourism ending in The Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns, announces Maldives “unable to maintain peace and security.” The President of The Maldives was forced to resign today (February 7, 2012) as the Islamist vision for the country … Continue reading →

Check out pictures from school sports at the National Stadium on the Nation’s Facebook page

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:13:22 GMT

We are bringing you the highlights of school sports - the thrills, the spills and the hairstyles.

Barbados Labour Party and abortions front man… Now there’s a combination!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:38:12 GMT

“It was nice to see Raquel Gilkes behaving professionally for a change instead of cussing opposing views as she does on Barbados Underground or Facebook, but the next time they use George Griffith as a Results Announcer? Make sure he … Continue reading →

Better BWA on the way

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:46 GMT

Better BWA on the way 2/7/2012 By Regina Selman Moore The Barbadian public can look forward to significant improvements in the delivery of services from the Barbados Water Authority (BWA), ...

Investment in value-added products urged

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:44 GMT

Investment in value-added products urged 2/7/2012 By Janelle Riley-Thornhill More emphasis needs to be placed on food processing in this country and Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados ...

Project ushers in third level of CSME implementation

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:43 GMT

Project ushers in third level of CSME implementation 2/7/2012 THE CARICOM Trade and Competitiveness Project will usher in the third phase of implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and ...

Remember the courageous youth

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:43 GMT

Remember the courageous youth 2/7/2012 By Amanda Nieves WHILE consultants and important stakeholders meet to discuss the CARICOM Trade and Competitiveness Project in Barbados, they are ...

FTC giving assistance to neighbouring countries

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:41 GMT

FTC giving assistance to neighbouring countries 2/7/2012 The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has been lending its technical know-how to its regional neighbours. According to the FTC 2011 ...

Better intra-regional cargo transport could boost agricultural sector

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:41 GMT

Better intra-regional cargo transport could boost agricultural sector 2/7/2012 By Janelle Riley-Thornhill A local agricultural official is of the firm belief that a greater effort needs to ...

Sourcing water for housing developments poses a challenge

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:37 GMT

Sourcing water for housing developments poses a challenge 2/7/2012 By Regina Selman Moore THE development of water infrastructure mainly in the south and south-eastern quadrant of the ...

Non-revenue water costing the Water Authority

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:36 GMT

Non-revenue water costing the Water Authority 2/7/2012 BETTER management of non-revenue water will be a priority for Dr. David Estwick, Minister of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Water ...

UN on the case

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:10:49 GMT

THE UNITED NATIONS is officially on the case of Cuban Raul T. Garcia,

So be it!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:08:11 GMT

HE HAS BEEN REPLACED as the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate for the constituency he represented for 21 years,

Walkout at NEB

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:07:53 GMT

WORKERS AT THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT BUREAU (NEB) – a branch of the Labour Department

Fire forces school closure

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:06:29 GMT

A BUSH FIRE close to Foundation School yesterday caused it to be closed early.

Outside child coming home

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:54 GMT

Dear Christine,

I have been married for the past 20 years and my wife now has a boyfriend off the island.

Manning flown to US for treatment

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:44 GMT

PORT OF SPAIN – Former Trinidad and Tobago prime minister Patrick Manning was airlifted to the Walter Reed Memorial Hospital in the United States

Bajans ‘proud people’

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:41 GMT

BARBADIANS ARE PROUD of their culture and visitors to the island must respect that.

SLICE OF LIFE: Bringing life to Westbury

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:41 GMT

IN AN AREA WELL KNOWN for being the resting place of the dead, two siblings yearned to create life.

Tightening noose around Syria’s Assad

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:38 GMT

THE FARCE that the United Nations (UN) Security Council has become was painfully obvious last week during the vote on the resolution concerning Syria.

Growing pains

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:33 GMT

The recent tensions which have emerged in the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) over the insistence by the Leader

Learning from Aesop

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:24 GMT

RECENTLY while going through the seasonal ritual of “decluttering”, I came across a copy of Aesop’s Fables,

Canadian & US authorities targeting offshore banking again

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:40:44 GMT

HSBC, PayPal, American Express latest accused Barbados again called ‘tax haven’ by passin thru Concern about the use of offshore banking in the Caribbean and other areas ebbs and flows like the tide depending upon the moods of government, notable … Continue reading →

St James North Run Off: Edmund Hinkson wins Barbados Labour Party riding

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:53:03 GMT

Many times have I said here on this website how Insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results - so is changing from Bees to DEM's going to solve anything? Is it not time a new answer was formulated? Be it Independent, if not a new 3rd Party?? Ex-Agriculture Minister Anthony Wood clapping the shoulder of a beaming Edmund Hinkson ... (more)

Barbados Labour Party told to Heal yet no Surgery nor Prescription Offered

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:53:02 GMT

The school was burst! Now, Rawle Eastmond claimed there DEM's among the new list for the Run Off, which is why he didn't run - if you see any DLP rank & file in this photo, then you should email the Bajan Reporter ASAP! Politics requires a strength known to a select few, imagine chumming up with a rival whose supporters would think NOTHING of ... (more)

Comissiong:Move Garcia from prison

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:27:47 GMT

Government is being urged to remove Raul Garcia from prison immediately and house him elsewhere.

Sealy lauds Spirit venture

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:50:30 GMT

Maritime offerings are under utilized in Barbados and have been so for far too long.

Fire forces closure at Foundation

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:07:59 GMT

A nearby grass fire has forced the early closure of class today at the Foundation School in Christ Church.

Foul smell force workers off job

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:01:21 GMT

Close to 21 workers at the National Employment Bureau – a department of the Labour Department have walked off the job this morning

Queen’s Diamond Jubiliee

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:50 GMT

LONDON – Queen Elizabeth the Second, the Head of State of most Commonwealth Caribbean countries, celebrated the start of her

Barbados' Multi-Choice TV Selects Conax Solution For Secure Roll-Out Of Digital TV Services Platform

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:16 GMT

Conax, a leading global security specialist in protecting digital TV distribution and securing multi-device content revenue, recently announced that Multi-Choice TV of Barbados has chosen content ...

HarleCon.net asks a simple question of Harlequin Properties

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:53:11 GMT

“Given that Harlequin Properties is not currently making any profits, how can the Caldora Harlequin Income Fund pay investors 6% annually by investing in Harlequin? Could it be that the 6% is coming from new investors’ capital alone? If so, … Continue reading →

What’s Trending: Congrats to Hinkson

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:22:44 GMT

There is a new Barbados Labour Party candidate who will contest the St James North constituency when the next General Elections rolls around.

Uganda: Thrilling morning visit from gorillas

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:33:00 GMT

One of our regular readers sent us the above video shot last December. I don’t know if I would have the courage to film as these tourists did. I once said I would trade my house for a low orbit … Continue reading →

Hinkson it is!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:11:26 GMT

Edmund Hinkson was up close and personal yesterday.

Cry of abuse

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:10:32 GMT

Guyanese are planning to demonstrate in Barbados this week to draw Caribbean and international attention to what they describe as the poor state of human rights in their homeland.

Grotto by May

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:09:12 GMT

The reopening of the Grotto will provide an additional market for farmers, says James Paul.

Arthur: Forget mock divisions

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:07:57 GMT

Owen Arthur says there is nothing that will destabilize his Barbados Labour Party (BLP), and the affairs of the party will never be arranged by any private meeting between individuals.

Arthur: Forget mock divisions

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:07:37 GMT

Owen Arthur says there is nothing that will destabilize his Barbados Labour Party (BLP), and the affairs of the party will never be

Starring Barbados

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:53:22 GMT

Barbados has scored another tourism victory.

Barbados ‘the future of surfing’

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:56:42 GMT

Where is the future of international surfing? Right here in Barbados, says Barbados Surfing Association (BSA) treasurer Louis Venezia. He was speaking as the BSA held ...

Barbados band conquer UK charts

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:57:12 GMT

Barbados pop group Cover Drive go straight to the top of the UK singles chart with their track Twilight.

Barbados needs to build an entrepreneurship culture

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:42:42 GMT

Barbados needs to build an entrepreneurship culture 1/22/2012 By Kerri Gooding The Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT) wants to see the creation of a thriving, accomplished ...

Barbados Raises The Bar At Rallye Sunseeker

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:36:22 GMT

Sol Rally Barbados 2012 entries double up BRIDGETOWN - Rallye Sunseeker, next ...

Back for 100th birthday

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:05:14 GMT

Barbados’ newest centenarian is 100 per cent Barbadian, but she doesn’t actually live in Barbados.

Barbados cruise into semis with third straight win

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:20:52 GMT

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP)—Fast bowlers Tino Best and Fidel Edwards helped Barbados cruise into the semifinals of the Caribbean Twenty20 cricket tournament Wednesday with an eight-wicket win ...

Job losses talks on table

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:10:58 GMT

The rising level of unemployment in Barbados has made it to the discussion table of Barbados’ Social Partnership.

Barbados economy stable

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:09:35 GMT

The Barbados economy has stabilised, but major economic growth still remains elusive.

CJ inducted into Rotary

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:21:56 GMT

Barbados’ newest Chief Justice became the Rotary Club of Barbados’ newest inductee during its Charter Night at the Accra Beach

BSTU seeking satisfaction from CPO

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:29:36 GMT

BSTU seeking satisfaction from CPO 1/13/2012 The Barbados Secondary ...

Finnish ship makes first stop in Barbados

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:41:00 GMT

Finnish ship makes first stop in Barbados 1/12/2012 The Finnish ship Kristina Katarina yesterday made its inaugural stop in Barbados, making history on the island. Speaking during a press ...

Drugs found in shipment destined for Barbados

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:40:59 GMT

Drugs found in shipment destined for Barbados 1/12/2012 Over 100 pounds of compressed marijuana were discovered Monday in a shipment of pumpkins bound for Barbados from Guyana. According to ...

Cocaine trail

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:10:12 GMT

THERE IS a possibility that cocaine passes through Barbados on a weekly basis, says Royal Barbados Police Force Drug Squad investigator Damien Bennett.

Barbados seeks to strengthen ties with China

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:17:28 GMT

Barbados seeks to strengthen ties with China 1/9/2012 By Allison Ramsay Barbados will continue to deepen its relationship with China and cultural development can be a major part of this. ...

Events bringing more CARICOM visitors to Barbados

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:14:59 GMT

Events bringing more CARICOM visitors to Barbados 1/8/2012 While Barbados relies on its major source markets to supply it with visitors for the traditional leisure vacation, it is growing ...

Barbados gets new Consul General

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:36:53 GMT

Barbados gets new Consul General 1/7/2012 Guyana has announced a new Consul General to Barbados. Michael Brotherson will take up the new position; an upgrade from the post of Honorary ...

Barbados tourism industry expects double hit this year

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:59:21 GMT

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Barbados' tourism industry could take a serious hit this year from two international ...

Dayrell’s quiet walk with God

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:28:26 GMT

Dayrell Thomas is Barbados’ first centenarian in 2012.

Tourism Human Resources Conference coming to Barbados

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:33:38 GMT

Tourism Human Resources Conference coming to Barbados 12/31/2011 The Caribbean Tourism Organisation in collaboration with the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus and the Barbados ...

Rihanna’s bikini break in Barbados

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:33:00 GMT

It didn't take Rihanna long to start peeling off the layers on her Barbados break.

Barbados Seeks Prosperity Through Economic Diversification

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:06:54 GMT

Barbados' Former Prime Minister and the nation's ambassador to China, Lloyd Erskine Sandiford has warned the island that the days of preferential market access are over, and Barbados ...

Kirton helps youth

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:39:24 GMT

Demora Kirton is all for and about preserving Barbados’ youth.

Rihanna celebrates Christmas in Barbados

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:40:17 GMT

Rihanna celebrated her Christmas in Barbados with her family.

Rihanna celebrates Christmas in Barbados

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:40:17 GMT

Rihanna celebrated her Christmas in Barbados with her family.

Rihanna parties in Barbados for Christmas

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 09:34:46 GMT

2011 a challenging year

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:21:33 GMT

BWU: 2011 a challenging year 12/22/2011 IN the eyes of the Barbados ...

Thinking about next year…

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:50:24 GMT

Thanks to an old friend for suggesting this video. Filed under: Barbados Tagged: Barbados New Year, New Year's Resolutions

Centenarian gives youth advice

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:32:59 GMT

Barbados' latest centenarian has some advice for young people.

Former Barbados umpire Nigel Harrison dies aged 77

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:07:36 GMT

Nigel Harrison, the former Barbados first-class umpire, has died aged 77 after a brief illness

Political threats facing governments of Barbados, Guyana

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:56:17 GMT

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - In this Christmas season of goodwill, much political goodwill will be required for survival of the governments in Barbados and Guyana as they cope with different ...

Justice in Barbados: Woman beater walks free, victim pressured to not testify

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:31:18 GMT

Barbados Court again affirms right of men to abuse women by Mary Tulong Nothing better illustrates the plight of women in Barbados and the sad male-friendly and elites-friendly condition of our justice system than the recent case of former Barbados … Continue reading →

Barbados to host biggest ever forum on microenterprise

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:12:20 GMT

Barbados to host biggest ever forum on microenterprise 12/13/2011 By Regina Selman Moore Barbados is gearing up to host the biggest ever microfinance and microenterprise development event, ...

Pan, pork and Parang

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:32:24 GMT

It was pan, pork and Parang in Barbados today.

Flooding in St James

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:53:53 GMT

There was flooding in some parts of Barbados today.

Cox second in Barbados Marathon

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:33:28 GMT

Seasoned distance runner Curtis Cox was again in impressive form capturing the runner up spot in the 28th Annual Run Barbados Marathon in Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday. The veteran local runner ...

Natasha wins Miss Barbados-USA

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:21:39 GMT

From a field of seven contestants, Natasha Sivers emerged as Miss Barbados-USA

Jobless rate at 12%

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:03:13 GMT

It’s settled. Barbados’ jobless rate is officially 12.1 per cent.

IMF report on Barbados

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:36:23 GMT

On December 05, 2011, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Barbados.

T Magazine: Dispatch | Eating in Barbados

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:39:12 GMT

A culinary jaunt across Barbados, quite possibly the foodiest of Caribbean isles.

Runner seeks time of life

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:04:58 GMT

One of Barbados’ budding athletes is one of its brightest prospects in this year’s Powerade Run Barbados 10K.

Barbados celebrates 45 years of independence

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:43:54 GMT

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - Barbados is celebrating 45 years of political independence from Britain with government acknowledging the 'unprecedented' global challenges in which the country now finds itself having to survive.

Barbados Association of Reading celebrates 5th anniversary

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:28:38 GMT

Barbados Association of Reading celebrates 5th anniversary 11/28/2011 By Kerri Gooding DRIVEN by their ...

The RFA WAVE RULER to visit Barbados

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:28:36 GMT

The RFA WAVE RULER to visit Barbados 11/28/2011 THE Royal Fleet Auxiliary WAVE RULER is scheduled to visit Barbados to participate in Independence celebrations. This is the ...

Digicel Barbados launches HSPA+

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:47:17 GMT

Digicel's 3.5G mobile network has gone live in Barbados. The Barbados Advocate reports that the network (marketed as '4G') 'officially went live on Wednesday night and by 7 ...