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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:19:43 +0000Central Bank Governor outlines BiMPay infrastructure costs
Central Bank of Barbados Governor Dr., The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge, outlines the costs associated with developing the BiMPay rail – the underlying infrastructure that facilitates interbank transactions between Barbados’ six commercial...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:47:24 +0000St. Michael man remanded on ammunition charge
A 23-year-old St. Michael man has been remanded to prison after being charged with possession of ammunition. Abiola Aman Kosay Grant of Kensington New Road was formally charged in connection with the possession of 23 rounds of ammunition on June 13. ...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:36:57 +0000Update: UK national identified in Holetown marine fatality
Police have identified the man who died following a marine collision off Holetown Beach, St. James, as 57-year-old Richard Howes of the United Kingdom. Howes succumbed to injuries after a collision involving a Barbadian-registered vessel around 12:45...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:01:27 +0000Small craft advisory remains in effect as strong winds forecast
A small craft advisory remains in effect for Barbados as strong winds are expected to generate hazardous sea conditions across the island’s marine area. The Barbados Meteorological Services said the alert covers Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June ...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:42:06 +0000Mallalieu calls for discussion on banning of guns
Is it time for Barbados to ban guns save for the protective services and a few sporting organisations? Or should there be a referendum on the matter? That was the point Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu left the chamber to ponder today during deba...