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Boisterous visitors must pay for damage

By Sandra Downes Magistrate Jared Richards assured an accused man on Wednesday that no damages will be paid to him “as a result of injuries...

AG: Bid to block extradition failed

The man who was extradited from Barbados to the United Kingdom (UK) last week failed in his bid to block the order just hours...

Crackdown on Two Sons

A multi-ministry crackdown has forced the temporary closure of one of Barbados’ oldest funeral homes. This action has left Government trying to remove 17 unclaimed...

Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said the...
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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...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

Pakistan in control

Bajans borrowing more

Institutions and households are borrowing more money from financial institutions. They secured about $264 million in loans during the six-month period ended June 30, the...

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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Calypsonians draw for finals slot

Debutante Keerah will be the first contestant to perform when the Courtesy Garage Pic O De Crop Finals comes off on August 4 at...

CXC: Maths grade will add up

The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has assured that the modified approach to grading this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) mathematics exam will not...

12 vying for Derby showpiece

Letitbeme and Matilda, winners of the first and second Jewel Of The Barbados Triple Crown, the Guineas and the Midsummer Creole Classic, highlight a...

Church member, 84, guilty of theft

An 84-year-old church member was found guilty of two financial crimes in an 8-to-1 decision of the jury on Wednesday. During his trial, David St...

West Indies crushed by India at the Oval

India’s left-arm wrist spinner and player of the match, Kuldeep Yadav, took four wickets for six runs as the visitors trumped hosts West Indies...

Fatal shooting at Superlative

One man is confirmed dead and two others injured after a shooting incident at Superlative, St George, earlier Thursday. Police say they received the call...

Trump hit with more charges

Former US President Donald Trump has received further charges in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, court documents reveal. Trump received an additional charge of wilful retention...

Upgrades to Airport long overdue

Senior Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Dr William Duguid believes that modernising the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) is long overdue. He was making...

PM warns against inciting racial tension

The Government of Barbados will not be tolerating any racial or ethnic inciting of any type. That was the warning from Prime Minister Mia Amor...

West Indies bowled out for 114

India need 115 in 50 overs to win the first One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies cricket team which was rolled over for 114 in...