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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...

CJ: Check principals

The Ministry of Education has been urged to review the long established metrics by which school principals are chosen, as the leadership of some...

Farewell to supercentenarian

Supercentenarian Melville Williams was laid to rest yesterday. Barbados third oldest person, he lived to the age of 111, remaining active even after reaching 100. His...

Acquitted man seeks damages over jail stay

An acquitted former murder accused is asking for almost $900 000 in assorted damages after the Court of Appeal held his right to freedom...

Pleas for more police patrols

Some residents and a business owner are calling for greater police presence in the Bayville, St Michael community. Their plea came after a shooting and...

Mum still grieving for her ‘Nut Man’

Coreen Selman-Harte is pleading with gunmen to think before they pull the trigger. She made the call yesterday at the corner of Pine Hill and...

Abrahams: No twisting arms

Government last night refuted suggestions that it was trying to force people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This was stressed by Acting Attorney General Wilfred...