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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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Government secures grant for QEH

Barbados has taken a major step towards the digital transformation of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). This is courtesy of a $4.4 million grant provided...

Bajan men cruise into v-ball semis

Barbados men took the scenic route into tomorrow’s semifinals of the 18th CAZOVA volleyball championships being contested in the Anthony Nesty Sports Hall in...

Slow start for West Indies at the Oval

One-Day International (ODI) cricket has returned to the Kensington Oval for the opener in the three-match series, as West Indies host India today and...

King: Give them their flowers earlier

Senator John King believes Barbadians must do better at celebrating their own while they are alive. He was giving his obituary speech for the late...

Sinéad O’Connor: Irish singer dies aged 56

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56. In a statement, the singer's family said: "It is with great sadness...

Fans come out to meet West Indies and Barbados cricketers

West Indies women's cricket captain Hayley Matthews is happy with the support from fans who yesterday welcomed West Indies and Barbados cricketers at Clifton...

China’s foreign minister replaced

Speculation on Qin Gang remained rampant on Wednesday, a day after he was removed as foreign minister just seven months into the job. No reason...

Dominica Budget presented in Parliament

Roseau – The Dominica government on Tuesday presented an EC$1.3 billion budget to Parliament outlining a range of new taxes and indicating that social...

Barbados Government sponsoring 1 500 kids at cricket

The Government of Barbados is sponsoring the attendance of approximately 1 500 students for two upcoming cricket One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against India on Thursday...

Bajan ballers under pressure

Barbados’ girls are in a desperate bid to win both or at least one of their remaining games to advance to the play-off round...