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Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:18:59 +0000Two killed in separate accidents
Police have confirmed two road fatalities this Sunday, one at Crane, St Philip, and another in the area of Searles, Christ Church. More details as they come.
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Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:07:11 +0000Avalanches kill eight skiers in Austrian Alps
Eight people were killed in a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps on Saturday, following heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions in the region. Five people were killed in two avalanches in the Pongau area near Salzburg, local mountain rescue of...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:07:58 +0000Thorne says DLP ready to move into campaign mode
Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne says the Democratic Labour Party is prepared to move fully into campaign mode following the calling of the February 11, 2026 General Election. Thorne spoke today after the DLP attended a worship service at St Joh...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:07:15 +0000Campbelle’s calm half-century steers Guyana to victory over Jamaica in T20 Blaze
A composed, unbeaten half-century from Shemaine Campbelle guided Guyana Women to a four-wicket victory over Jamaica Women in the ninth match of the T20 Blaze here at the Arnos Vale Playing Field on Saturday. After restricting Jamaica to 87 for nine, ...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:10:23 +0000Third phase of BERT takes effect
Government will immediately implement what is being called “the third and most ambitious phase in the country’s economic reform journey”, and is banking on financing it with concessional borrowing, international and domestic capital and publicp...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:33:29 +0000Symmonds: Global turmoil demands steady leadership
Warning that global power shifts and tightening borders were reshaping life in the Caribbean, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds told Barbados Labour Party (BLP) supporters last night that this was not the moment to “gamble” with leaders...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 02:38:10 +0000Opposition leader says DLP ready as February 11 election called
Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne says the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is prepared for a general election, after Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced tonight that Barbadians would go to the polls on February 11, 2026. In a national stateme...
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:49:52 +0000General Election in Barbados on February 11, 2026
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley today announced General Elections in Barbados would be held on February 11, 2026. She was speaking at Westbury Primary School where the nomination was held for the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) City of Bridgetown constit...
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:28:31 +0000Is something happening?
Is something happening? Just after 4:30 p.m. today, the Prime Minister’s official vehicle, M50, was spotted driving into State House. Shortly after, the vehicle, with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on board, was seen driving out. She is scheduled ...
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:39:35 +0000Needy pensioner faces eviction
Pensioner Simon Ruck is between a rock and a hard place. He is facing eviction, come tomorrow, from the one room he is renting at an apartment complex in St Michael. With the clock ticking, family members have been trying to get him into the Geriatri...