February 12, 2024
38-year-old Bahamian Arrested
A 38-year-old Bahamian man has been deported from the United States to The Bahamas for violating his bail conditions on the island. Reports are that Larry Burrows, who was on bail for conspiracy to import firearms, had specific conditions set by the…
February 12, 2024
Bajan Government defends introduction of concession legislation
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has defended the decision of her administration to table the Labour Clauses Concessions Bill, saying the government foregoes approximately BDS$750 million (One BDSS=US$0.50 cents) in revenue annually, as a result…
February 9, 2024
GOVERNOR & PREMIER PROVIDES UPDATE ON RESPONSE TO CRIME
Her Excellency the Governor and the Hon. Premier condemn strongly the shooting incident on Grand Turk and extend their deepest condolences to the family and to the community. Such criminality near school children while they were at a school sports…
February 9, 2024
Mahomes asked about Super Bowl & Taylor?
Heading into the Super Bowl on Sunday, all the players from the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers have faced questions from the press. But in the case of the Chiefs, a lot of those questions have been about Travis Kelce's girlfriend,…
February 9, 2024
Grand Turk Shooting Update
Shortly after noon today, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots being heard near the Parade Grounds, Grand Turk. Police officers and medical staff were dispatched to the location and found the body of a male with what appeared to be…
February 9, 2024
Maintaining a Secure Environment for learning and extracurricular activities.
In preparation for the execution of several counselling and psychosocial sessions with students, staff and parents, the HJ Robinson High School will be closed today, Friday 09th, February 2024. We are cognizant of the concerns and anxieties that may…
February 9, 2024
South Caicos receives first batch of spiny lobsters
Fishermen in South Caicos have received the first batch of spiny lobster artificial habitats under the Sustainable Livelihood Program. The program, a holistic and innovative approach that the Ministry of Tourism with responsibility for Fisheries is…
February 9, 2024
Jamaica sprint legend to retire after Paris 2024 Olympics
Three-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says she "owes" it to her family to retire after the 2024 Games.The 37-year-old, regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, won the 100m title in 2008 and 2012. Jamaican Fraser-Pryce…
February 9, 2024
IDB approves funds for Barbados
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has approved a US$100 million loan that allows Barbados to continue modernizing its policies, laws and regulations as it strives to achieve sustainable development. It said the operation is the third…
February 9, 2024
Super Bowl halftime: Usher goes from 2011’s special guest to 2024’s headliner
Bringing out special guests during the Super Bowl halftime show has become a thing in recent years — except for Rihanna, unless you want to count the baby in her belly at the time as a "guest." This year's Super Bowl halftime performer, Usher, was…