Small Craft Warning extended for Barbados

The Small Craft Warning has been extended for Barbados as strong winds and rough seas are forecast to persist this afternoon. A Small Craft Warning is issued when sustained winds of 25 to 33 knots are affecting or forecast to affect the marine area within …

High Wind Advisory extended for Barbados

The High Wind Advisory for Barbados has been extended, as strong winds continue to affect the island. These conditions are expected to persist into the afternoon of Wednesday, June 11, 2025. A High Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 25 to 33 …

Barbados Muscles Up in Caribbean Anti-Doping Drive.

- Advertisement - Barbados’ Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith, has restated the government’s strong support for clean sport and working together with other Caribbean nations to fight doping. He spoke during a courtesy …

Saint Lucia beat Barbados as World Cup Qualifying Campaign Ends

Saint Lucia closed out their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday evening with victory over 10-man Barbados in Curaçao. Two goals from Caniggia Elva led the Piton Boyz, technically the home team, to a 2-1 win over the Bajan Tridents.  With the Daren …

Barbados to Host GUBA Awards 2025 in Historic First! A Bold Step Towards Reuniting Africa and the Caribbean

Bridgetown, Barbados, 11 th June 2025: For the first time in its history, the prestigious GUBA Awards will be hosted in the Caribbean, with Barbados leading the way as the proud host nation for the 2025 edition this November. This landmark 16th edition …

Barbados delisted from European Commission’s blacklist

Barbados has been delisted from the European Commission’s blacklist. The European Commission says the updated list takes into account the work of the Financial Action Task Force, F.A.T.F., and in particular its list of “jurisdictions under increased …

Car scam busted

Police have busted an international car racket involving more than 300 high-end cars stolen in the United Kingdom and smuggled into Barbados. So far a team of specially assigned investigators has recovered 12 of the stolen vehicles and has locked on to at …

Fire at former Family Planning Building

Shooting near Constitution River Terminal

Police are on the scene of a shooting incident near the Constitution River Terminal in The City. It is not clear at this time if it is fatal, but police spokesman inspector Ryan Brathwaite confirmed there was an incident. The area has been cordoned off. …

Deputy fire chief calls for more care in the home and on the road

The Barbados Fire Service is appealing to Barbadians to exercise more care and caution on the road. Deputy Chief Fire Officer Henderson Patrick said not only were they responding to fires, but crews were also being called out to vehicular accidents – some …