Credit unions get ease

CREDIT UNIONS in Barbados are getting a regulatory ease from the Financial Services Commission (FSC). The FSC has issued a circular announcing its establishment of an “exemption regime” where credit unions may carry out functions related to multiple …

Police seek help identifying persons of interest

The Barbados Police Service asking the public for assistance in identifying several individuals captured in images and wanted for questioning in connection with a criminal matter. The Criminal Investigations Department (Central) is leading the inquiry and …

$20 000 for 1975 World Cup heroes

THE CHAMPION CRICKETERS of 1975 who brought glory to the West Indies by winning the men’s Cricket World Cup will each be awarded US$10 000 (BDS$20 000). This was announced last night by president of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Dr Kishore Shallow, as the …

Stray Cats to honour icons

STRAY CATS, the St Philip-based calypso tent with a community outreach, is heading to the Gymnasium of the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex for their judging night where they will also honour two Crop Over icons in former comedian/tent emcee Trevor …

Shooting incident at near Nelson Street

Update: Police at Central Station are investigating a shooting that occurred around 2:40 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in the area of Nelson Street and Wellington Street, St. Michael. According to reports, four men on two motorcycles rode through the area …

Shooting incident at Lower Bay Street

Small Craft Advisory issued for the island

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Barbados. The advisory comes as a result of the dominant Atlantic high-pressure system generating brisk, sustained winds up to 25 knots (45 km/h). These winds are expected …

Bynoe says minimum wage increase causing domino effect

Managing director of A1 Supermarkets, Andrew Bynoe, says a food price increase is coming following the recent minimum wage jump from $8.50 to $10.50 per hour. He told the Sunday Sun the change created a ripple effect and the company could no longer absorb …

Festival aims to embrace more youth

As the Small Island Future Festival (SIFF) came to a close yesterday, executive director of the Ashley Lashley Foundation and host Ashley Lashley underscored the festival’s aim to foster environmental responsibility among the youth. With the positive …

Eagle Hall Post Office to reopens

After a year of petitioning, delays and lobbying by residents, the Eagle Hall Post Office is expected to reopen from today. Although only some services will be accessible at the facility, as the Barbados Postal Service continues to share the building with …