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Bajan sent to the UK

A Barbadian man who was wanted in the United Kingdom on an alleged sexual assault more than 20 years ago was extradited last Friday. Former...

Goddard on multiple charges in the Northern Division

Roshawn Ricardo Dacosta Goddard pleaded guilty to theft of a cow and is now awaiting a pre-sentencing report. Goddard, 21, of Date Tree Hill, St...

Man charged with murder and rape of a minor

A 21-year-old Christ Church man is scheduled to appear in court this morning, charged with murder and rape of a minor. He is Shazan Deron...

Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to ​intervene if...
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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

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NCF announces Pic O De Crop refunds

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has announced refund arrangements for patrons who have already purchased tickets for the Courtesy Garage Pic O De Crop Finals which...

Home-made gun costs youth $10 000

You don't even want to see a picture of a firearm. Those were the last words from Justice Pamela Beckles to first-time gun offender Brandon...

Death toll in Guyana ferry tragedy climbs as regional recovery effort expands

 Search, rescue and recovery operations following the capsizing of the MV Barima have intensified with the arrival of maritime assets and personnel from the...

Crackdown at housing project

Government officials yesterday descended on a National Housing Corporation (NHC) contracted housing project in Brighton, St George, ordering the immediate removal of migrant workers...

MISSING: Richard Rudolph Cumberbatch

A 53-year-old St Thomas man was reported missing, last seen around 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Ayshford resident Richard Rudolph Cumberbatch was at the time wearing...

Estate residents say they’re being left out of $18m project

Some residents of the historic Codrington Estate in St John are feeling shut out of a multimillion-dollar reparations project they say is meant to...

Son of Obadele Thompson secures spot at World Athletics U-20 Championships

Twenty-six years after Obadele Thompson stood on an Olympic podium in Sydney, the Thompson name is going global in ultramarine, gold and black once...

Pic-O-De-Crop Finals now at CARIFESTA House

The 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, will now be staged at CARIFESTA House, Waterford, St Michael, on Friday, July 31. The...

France to ban under-15s from social media

France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Financial services group Sagicor Financial Company Limited, including its Barbados-based subsidiaries, has received a series of credit rating upgrades from AM Best. The global credit...