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Chancery Lane chain ‘must go’

The Barbados Wetlands Trust has given the owners of the Chancery Lane, Christ Church property seven days to remove the chain blocking public access to the wetland and Long...

Bajans to get share in $200m energy investment

After being left with just “crumbs” from the agriculture and tourism sectors, Barbadians have a real chance to...

Woman charged with trafficking cannabis

A St Michael woman is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow morning to answer charges related to trafficking...

Liquefied petroleum gas prices to increase

Effective midnight, November 1, consumers will be paying more for liquefied petroleum gas.The 100-pound cylinder will retail at $174.12,...

Lashley pushes for revival of community youth clubs

Minister of Criminal Justice and Legal Affairs Michael Lashley is seeking to re-establish community youth clubs across Barbados. Addressing...

211 new confirmed cases of viral illness

Barbados recorded 211 new positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) between Friday, January 1, and Saturday, January 2, 2021, from a combined 2 570 tests...

Driver escapes with minor injuries

A 26-year-old driver sustained minor injuries on Sunday night when he was involved in a lone vehicular accident on the Barrow section of the...

QEH refutes COVID rumours

There is no COVID-19 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). The Board of Management is refuting claims being made in multiple voice notes circulating via...

Brit to be charged with breaking quarantine

A former British beauty queen is set to be charged by the Government of Barbados with breaking its COVID-19 quarantine protocols. Zara Holland, 25, arrived...

More closures

Businesses continued to close yesterday as a fallout of a “super spreader” event held on Boxing Day which has seen nearly 200 positive COVID-19...

Some church leaders want ease in numbers

SOME CHURCH LEADERS are calling for more people to be allowed in the sanctuary to facilitate online services, instead of the three mandated by...