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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...

Boxing Association punching high

The Barbados Boxing Association (BBA) intends to seriously revamp and revitalise the sport of boxing in Barbados for the benefit of present and future...

Defence: Accused a victim of stereotyping

Financial crime is a recent and potentially dangerous invention when it is used to prosecute people based on their station in life. So said Queen’s...

Bradshaw: $2.9 million for upgrade at Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary School

Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw said today that Cabinet has approved a $2.9 million supplementary for major renovations at the Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary School,...

Woman rescued from well in St James

Fire officers and other emergency personnel responded quickly today when a woman fell into a 25-foot well in Porters, St James. Rachael Layne, of Trents,...

Met Office monitoring system

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is closely monitoring the progress of an area of low pressure located near 11N 42W or about 1900km (1180miles)...

150 prefab houses coming from China

Government will be importing 150 prefabricated emergency houses from China to “jump start” and boost its response to residents whose houses were affected by...