Consumers in Barbados will pay more for liquefied petroleum gas from midnight Sunday, June 21, following an adjustment to retail prices. The increase affects all cylinder sizes, with the 100 lb cylinder moving from $160.39 to $166.39. The 25 lb cylin...

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will be introduced into school libraries across Barbados. The NCF said the initiative is aimed a...

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect as strong winds continue to affect the island and surrounding marine areas. The Barbados Meteorological Services issued the update, stating that fresh to strong winds linked to a low-level jet will persist thr...

The Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BLPC) bid to recover nearly $79 million from electricity consumers is being challenged by intervenor and consumer advocate Tricia Watson. The attorney at law, one of the country’s more outspoken advocates...

US and Iranian officials have arrived in Switzerland for direct talks after signing an initial agreement to end the war last week. The deal includes a commitment to reach a final agreement within 60 days, as well as an end to hostilities on “al...

 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says its Board of Executive Directors has approved a Policy-Based Programmatic Loan (PBP) of US$150 million to strengthen energy security in Barbados. The Washington-based financial institution said the pro...

Air Peace Management is stating that it has no involvement in any advertisements, social media campaigns, or online promotions encouraging pregnant women to travel to Barbados for the purpose of giving birth or obtaining citizenship benefits. In a cl...

West Indies moved one step closer to the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as they steamrolled Sri Lanka on Sunday morning. They won by five wickets at the Gloucestershire County Ground in Bristol – to register their third win...

Behind the closed doors of some upscale AirBnBs across Barbados, a hidden industry is quietly taking root. “They all look pregnant and we heard babies crying,” a resident in an affluent district recounted, watching groups of women dressed in hija...

Ecuador 0, Curacao 0 Curacao claimed their first ever World Cup point after a remarkable performance from goalkeeper Eloy Room repelled a wasteful Ecuador side. Miami FC keeper Room pulled off a record-equalling 15 saves to keep out the South America...