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Youth charged with possession of gun and ammo

Tyrese Antonio Rawlins is scheduled to appear in the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court at Oistins, Christ Church, today. The 21-year-old of Rock Hall, St Philip,...

Trashaun dies after cancer battle

Trashaun Atwell has lost his battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. The 14-year-old was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday night and passed away...

VIDEO: Food business at Eagle Hall hit by fire

Fire broke out at a well-known eatery at Eagle Hall, St Michael, this afternoon. Before the Fire Service arrived, members of the community helped...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased patronage across several major festival activities. NCF...
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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...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the...

Prow takes pride in gold medal

For Barbados squash champion Margot Prow, winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games is still a...

WI miss out on series win

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Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

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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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Suspected gas leak at General Post Office at Cheapside

Staff and customers of the General Post Office at Cheapside Bridgetown were forced to evacuate the building this morning due to a suspected gas...

Krave ‘here to stay’

Despite the public issues Krave the Band is facing right now, owner and chief executive officer Avery Hackett is insisting the popular Crop Over band is not going...

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down

Todd Lyons is to resign as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the Trump administration, bringing an end to his oversight...

Crime ‘impacting the economy’

Central Bank of Barbados Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge has made a case for strong and modern policing to reduce the negative...

Babb calls for more support

By Morissa Lindsay Greater support is needed when it comes to grassroots sporting development, says veteran national track and field coach Alwyn Babb. Speaking on the backdrop...

Weary over water woes

A worsening water crisis across several parishes has left people without a reliable supply for weeks, as repeated infrastructure failures, burst mains and low...

Trump: Iran war should end soon

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD - President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war in Iran could be reached soon, although the timing remained unclear, while US allies...

‘Life Is Just For Living’ singer Ernie Smith has died

Ernie Smith, whose easy-listening songs ruled Jamaican airwaves during the 1970s, has died. The singer-songwriter, who was ill for some time, passed away at...

Over 25 years for killing partner

In the early 2000s, she was the “Queen of the Dance Hall”, known for her flexibility and acrobatic moves. Today, Shenika Melinda “Blingeisha” St Pierre...

Barbados advances US$80m to secure its water future

The Government of Barbados is making a US$80 million investment in modernising its water infrastructure, marking another significant step in addressing one of the...