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PM Mottley pays tribute to former Senator Erskine Griffith

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to former Senator and senior public servant Erskine Griffith, describing him as one of Barbados’ most respected public servants. Mottley expressed “deep...

Government moves to address funeral directors’ concerns

Government is investigating concerns raised by the Barbados Association of Funeral Directors (BAFD) about delays in the release...

‘Too many snags’ in the system

Funeral directors believe a Government directive ordering the hand-delivery of death documentation will do little to fix weeks-long...

Bajans told to verify financial offers before committing

Barbadians are being advised to verify any financial offer that sounds suspicious before acting on it, as the...

Woman says she felt violated

An alleged rape victim testified yesterday that she had absolutely no interest in the accused other than as...

Traffic changes for military funeral

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, a military funeral will be held at the St. Philip Parish Church, Church Village, St. Philip. As a result,...

Man found at Brandons beach identified

The man who died at the Queen’s Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) last weekend has been identified as Leroy Kennedy Johnson. The 65-year-old of Lowlands, Christ Church,...

‘Consumers must not carry energy burden’

The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network Inc. (BCEN) is concerned about the heavy financial burden it says consumers are being asked to carry as the...

Pay for breaking windshield or week in prison

She broke it and now Tiffany Cherise Shari Joseph is paying for it – the windshield of her neighbour’s car, that is. And she has...

Topical wave expected in region by Sunday

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is monitoring a tropical wave which is forecast to be in the region on Sunday. BMS says there are no...

NCF pays tribute to Elliot Parris

The National Cultural Foundation issues a statement following the passing of Dr Elliot Parris: The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is deeply saddened by the passing...