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David Estwick gets the nod as new DLP president

Former government minister Dr David Estwick was tonight voted in as the newest president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). Several party faithful braved heavy...

‘D’ big battle

The Democratic Labour Party gathers this weekend at its George Street, Belleville, St Michael headquarters for an annual conference that doubles as a referendum...

Narine puts on a show as TKR trounce Tridents

Barbados Tridents were soundly thrashed by Trinbago Knight Riders in a one-sided first round match in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on...

Matthews returns as Tridents captain, Bates joins WCPL squad

Hayley Matthews is back at the helm of the Barbados Tridents Women, and they have also drafted legend Suzie Bates into the squad for...
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BAMP warns of rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is urging doctors and the public to remain vigilant amid a significant increase in respiratory illnesses, including...

Nigerian national charged with child trafficking

A 28-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested and formally charged with trafficking in children and two counts of wilfully giving an untrue answer to...

‘D’ big battle

The Democratic Labour Party gathers this weekend at its George Street, Belleville, St Michael headquarters for an annual conference that doubles as a referendum...

Narine puts on a show as TKR trounce Tridents

Barbados Tridents were soundly thrashed by Trinbago Knight Riders in a one-sided first round match in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on...

Zane’s big Nissan move

Chamber exploring alternative sources

The business community is intensifying efforts to help provide more affordable consumer prices as Barbadians continue to feel the pinch of a high cost...

More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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Smith’s 87 steers Mumbai’s victory

JAIPUR – Barbados and West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Smith unfurled a high-octane, unbeaten half-century to help fire Mumbai Indians to...

HEALING HERBS: Teas to lick gossip

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. – Proverbs 11:13. Presently in this society, many ills...

EDITORIAL: The Caricom, Mexico ties that do bind

Over the years since his 2006 election as Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon has maintained, against the odds, the quite good...

DEAR CHRISTINE: Readers give advice on circumcision

Dear Readers, While it was not my intention to share more on this matter of circumcision following the letter in last...

Know your partner

"Women need to take time to get to know the people they’re getting into relationships with.” These sentiments are coming from...

WILD COOT: Bank comparisons

In February 2009 in the article Cogent Questions I said: “Another question! All of a sudden and out of the...

BC’S B’DOS: 11-Plus minus

Unless you have a kid whose future as either company president or cocaine paro was sealed last Tuesday, you’ve probably...

Stiff pace in rum sector

Competition in the regional rum industry remains very stiff even as producers come up against international brands. Noting that the rum...

TALK BACK: Bajans stay ever divided on homosexuality

There was a pool of contentious issues that kept our online readers busy this past week. The hot button topics included...

UNICEF: Child sexual abuse underreported

By Nelson A. King UNITED NATIONS, CMC - The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says sexual violence against children in...