Pope Francis reaches final resting place as 250,000 attend funeral service

A “simplified” ceremony for the late Pope Francis concluded at the Vatican on Saturday, with more than 250,000 mourners in attendance. His coffin has now arrived in Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, where he will be entombed in the gold basilica, …

Economists wary of IMF forecast

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) decision to reduce its world growth forecast is a cloud over Barbados’ economic prospects this year, including the performance of the vital tourism sector. That was the assessment of economists Jeremy Stephen and Dr …

Fans flying in to feast on reggae

A significant number of visitors will be flying to the island to attend the Barbados Reggae Weekend. Festival director Ryan Brathwaite recently shared that outlook as they prepared to host three events, Legends of Reggae Show, Showdown and Reggae in the …

Carifta coach: Overseas recruitment needed

Go on a recruitment drive for overseas-based athletes who have Barbadian parents. That’s the plea from Bryan Holder, head coach of the Barbados’ CARIFTA Games’ track and field team, which gained 14 medals – one gold, five silver and eight bronze – over …

ZR crashes near St Lawrence

IN CUSTODY: Rico Ron Joseph

One day after a wanted notice was issued for him, Rico Ron Joseph turned himself into custody. Joseph, 30 years, of Hurley Land, Black Rock, St Michael, was the subject of a wanted notice on Tuesday April 22, and turned himself in the following day. Bread, …

Rowe’s defence to start Tuesday

Parliamentarian Neil Gabriel Rowe is expected to give his side of a rape allegation next week after the prosecution closed its case yesterday by calling its final witness, clinical psychologist Dr Dahlia Gibson. In preparation, Rowe’s defence team, led by …

Violence erupts after body of missing girl was found in pool

GEROGETOWN – Following the discovery of the body of missing 11-year-old Adrianna Younge in the pool of the Double Day Hotel at Tuschen yesterday morning, incensed villagers torched the edifice and the residence of the owners as police watched on helplessly …

Proud parents show support

Long before 12-year-old Kaija Eastmond surged ahead of the field to claim gold in the 50-metre backstroke on the opening day of the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships in Trinidad and Tobago, her father, Jamar, had his phone poised and recording. Clad in …

Anthony Catwell granted bail following court appearance

Anthony Catwell, who is facing multiple drug-related charges, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Magistrates Court today, where he pleaded not guilty. Catwell was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 Barbados currency with one …