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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...

34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Barbados

Minister of Health and Wellness Jeffrey Bostic announced this evening that one more person tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Barbados.That brings the...

Rubis manager:No LPG shortage

One of the suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) says there is no shortage on the island, but at another company, some anxious Barbadians...

Czar not happy

GOVERNMENT is far from satisfied with Barbadians who continue to ignore social distancing and those on the streets while the country is under a curfew.And...

Grass fire the ‘worst so far’

Residents of Deans Drive, Christ Church, described yesterday’s large grass fire on two nearby fields as the worst they have had to endure.Fire officials...

GG to give address

Governor General Dame Sandra Mason is expected to address the nation at 7:30 p.m. on CBC TV.

Laundries and laundromats not essential services

Laundries and laundromats are to be closed all day, until Tuesday, April 14, under the Emergency Management (COVID-19) Curfew Directive, 2020.These entities do not...