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David Estwick gets the nod as new DLP president

Former government minister Dr David Estwick was tonight voted in as the newest president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). Several party faithful braved heavy late-night showers, staying at the...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased...

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers...

LPG prices drop

Effective midnight, August 2, consumers will be paying less for liquefied petroleum gas. The 100-lb cylinder will retail at...

Oprah Winfrey to close school in South Africa

United States talk-show host Oprah Winfrey says the school for girls that she launched in South Africa nearly...

Weir: Ministry monitoring outbreak of African Swine Fever in the Americas

The Ministry of Agriculture is putting Barbadians on alert about an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Americas. During a televised press conference...

First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for students 12 to 18

Scores of Barbadian teenagers and preteens received their first dose of a Pfizer coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine on Friday. And so far, the process has been...

48 news cases, 203 people in isolation

Forty-eight people, 19 males and 29 females, have been diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The facility conducted 1...

Royals fall in first CPL match

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots got their 2021 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign off to a winning start with a comprehensive 21-run win...

Amazon Warriors beat Knight Riders in CPL opener

Guyana Amazon Warriors kicked off the 2021 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a nine-run win over defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders. The Knight Riders...

School protest halted

A late intervention by the Ministry of Education has halted protest action by parents and teachers of Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary School. The stage had been...