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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...

BWU again flags misuse of contract jobs

The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) continues to express concerns about employers increasingly using temporary contracts for jobs that are clearly ongoing, arguing that such...

Ruling on vegan inmate lawsuit May 21

An inmate, who is suing the Attorney General and the Superintendent of Prisons in an attempt to maintain his vegan lifestyle while on remand,...

Lawman: Accused reached for gun

A lawman yesterday recalled how accused Clarence Rudolph Watkins struggled violently with police before reaching into his waist for a gun. The accused, said Constable...

Straughn: Families should talk more

Government remains committed to safeguarding the elderly and other vulnerable people in Barbados, but Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn wants more families to openly...

A form of wickedness, says Springer

The narrative of family members taking away the pension of their elderly mothers is a recurring concern for the authorities and civic groups. But Member...

Call for proactive disaster systems

Barbados must move beyond reacting to disasters and invest in systems that anticipate and reduce their impact, says Director of the Department of Emergency...