Following a week of in-service planning for administrators and teachers, the 2026–2027 school year will officially begin for students on Monday, September 7. According to the Ministry of Education Transformation, the new academic year will ...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise the public that emergency services are responding to a fire at the metal dump in Hoytes Village, St. James. Communities in the immediate surrounding areas are most likely to be affected by smoke fr...

With apparent temperatures around 45C, the Barbados Meteorological Services is advising members of the public to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and avoid direct sunlight during peak hours. “Hot conditions have been observed across the island o...

By Cheryl Harewood Jianna Fagon has reached a significant height in her career and is following her dream of making it big in the world of dance. Her dance journey began at the age of three while she was still living in Jamaica. She moved to Barbados...

New regulations are coming to govern how the Customs Department functions, including the implementation of new technologies and its relationship with the public. Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn announced this recently as the state entity held an op...

Cuthbert Michael Beckles, 69, of Salters, St George, who was reported missing on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, has been traced and is safe. The post TRACED: Cuthbert Michael Beckles appeared first on nationnews.com.

Four homes were destroyed today in an early morning fire at Chapman Lane, St Michael. Residents became aware of the blaze around 3 a.m., but said it spread so quickly, they were unable to save much. No one was injured. Member of Parliament for The Ci...

Inmate Ryan Antonio Bullen was sent back to Dodds Prison this morning after appearing in the District “A” Magistrates’ Court, charged with a murder which occurred more than 19 years ago. Bullen, 48, was not required to plead to killing Karen Al...

Three decades after the worst drowning tragedy in Barbados’ history, the island’s top marine biologist is repeating the exact same warning about the Hot Pot that he shared then –  stay out of the water. Following the tragic drowning death ...

BASSETERRE – Martinique media are reporting that St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew suffered a stroke and was treated at the University Hospital of Martinique. Martinique La Première reported that Drew was admitted to the hospital�...