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PM Mottley pays tribute to businessman Larry Tatem

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to businessman Larry Tatem following his death, describing him as a “quiet builder” whose impact on Barbados was felt through years...

Air Peace touches down at GAIA

Nigerian Carrier Air Peace touched down in Barbados yesterday around 11:20 a.m. in the first flight of a...

Police warn public over fake traffic penalty scam notice

The Barbados Police Service is warning the public about a fraudulent notice currently circulating online, which falsely claims...

Weed worry due to confusing laws, says Ras Simba

Rastafarian elder and activist Paul “Ras Simba Akomba” Rock says he is disturbed by the growing openness with...

Lawman: Smoking weed still arrestable offence

The growing number of people smoking marijuana in public is troubling. So much so that acting Inspector and communications...

Christ Church man on remand for theft

Nathan Emmanuel Malik Lovell, 25, of Inch Marlow, Christ Church has been charged with theft of, among other things, a van. The accused was remanded...

Some Bajans not feeling growth

Despite 20 consecutive quarters of economic growth, low inflation and falling debt, some Barbadians say they are not feeling the benefits in their daily...

Mental Health Advocate Tessa Chaderton-Shaw has died

Prominent mental health advocate Tessa Chaderton-Shaw has passed away. Shaw, who has held several high-level leadership roles related to public welfare and drug prevention in...

Bajans flock to seek jobs with Disney Cruise Line

More than 140 Barbadians turned out last week for an information session on employment opportunities with Disney Cruise Line, signalling strong interest in overseas...

‘Need for’ freedom of information law

Freedom of information legislation will allow people to ask tough questions and demand answers. Group senior executive at RJRGleaner Communications, Gary Allen, made the point...

Daughter’s diagnosis big blow

The family of Noi Jemmott is facing a financial nightmare after a diagnosis of acute leukaemia and a treatment path which entailed her being transported...