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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of Police, becoming the first woman to hold the post in Barbados. The swearing-in ceremony took place at State House and was...

Parents upset over cancelled meetings

Parents are questioning the Ministry of Education Transformation after two highly-anticipated town hall meetings were abruptly cancelled just...

Pine Boulevard renamed in honour of late CTO

The Pine East-West Boulevard in The Pine, St Michael, has been renamed the Philip Tudor Boulevard in tribute...

Suspect succumbs to injuries

Police confirmed the man detained after an alleged robbery attempt at Clevedale Road, Black Rock, St Michael, died...

Drug trial of two Colombians adjourned until next week

The drug matters involving Jhonny Hernan Garcia Pacheco were adjourned until next week when he appeared in the...

Social distancing and self quarantine

With Covid-19 disrupting peoples all over the world, some concepts like hygiene and social distancing are being put forward as part of the tools...

Curfew breaker faces deportation

A Jamaican woman with no fixed place of abode has become the first person to be charged with breaking curfew.Christean Bridgette Beacon, 23, appeared...

Tougher curfew measures as COVID-19 cases reach 45

A mandatory quarantine period for all visitors, restrictions on when to leave home, a ban on the sale of liquor and a change in...

AT A GLANCE: Measures announced by acting PM

Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw announced several measures which will be in effect until 6 a.m. on April 15, 2020 as the number of...

Shoppers for plastic bag ban

Some shoppers were not caught off-guard by the ban on all petro-based plastic bags, which took effect yesterday.They said they were accustomed to using...

Government takes $28m to assist Bajans

Government has taken $28 500 000 from the Consolidated Fund to supplement the 2020/21 Estimates and Expenditure to help Barbadians get through the period...