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Call to modernise funeral laws

The Barbados Association of Funeral Directors (BAFD) has issued a forceful call for the complete modernisation of the legislation governing the island’s funeral industry,...

St Michael get the edge on Day 1

Thirteen wickets fell on the opening day of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) Schools’ final recently, with Armstrong Agencies Lasco Icool The St Michael...

Youth set for discount day Aug. 12

Young Barbadians between the ages of 16 and 35 will be able to access discounts from more than 100 businesses on August 12 as...

Barbados Tridents begin CPL title bid tonight

Barbados Tridents will be in action on Tuesday night as they start their campaign in the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). 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...

ZR driver eagerly pleads guilty

From the time Magistrate Jared Richards called Shaquille Ashane Scott’s name yesterday, the ZR driver jumped out of his seat, rushed inside the dock...

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...

St Michael get the edge on Day 1

Thirteen wickets fell on the opening day of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) Schools’ final recently, with Armstrong Agencies Lasco Icool The St Michael...

Youth set for discount day Aug. 12

Young Barbadians between the ages of 16 and 35 will be able to access discounts from more than 100 businesses on August 12 as...

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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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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...

Brush my soul making waves

By Cheryl Harewood She has spent the last 20 years as a sculptor and her work can be found in South Africa, Australia, parts of...

Two Bajan-New Yorkers die in fire

Grief, shock and a deep sense of loss have gripped an East Flatbush community in the heart of Brooklyn after a deadly fire took...

162 detained over online praise for school shootings in Turkey

Turkish police have arrested 162 people accused of posting controversial content online about two deadly school shootings which took place this week. They were "found...