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Former assistant commissioner passes

The Barbados Police Service is once again mourning the death of two of its own. Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, David Griffith, who only retired...

English FA to withdraw support of Infantino

The English Football Association is set to write to FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrawing its support for him amid the fallout from his scrapped...

Greaves keeps Windies alive again

Justin Greaves is at it again. That is because he saved the West Indies from a batting collapse against Pakistan on the opening day of...

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...
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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...

English FA to withdraw support of Infantino

The English Football Association is set to write to FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrawing its support for him amid the fallout from his scrapped...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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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Elimination of roaming rates still on cards

Secretary general of the Caribbean Telecommunications Unit (CTU) Rodney Taylor says they are still aiming for complete elimination of roaming charges within the Caribbean. Speaking...

Escape attempt short-lived

It was a short-lived escape attempt by a man recently remanded to prison after being convicted of shooting at police five years ago. Richad Barry...

Maynard wins Pan Am wrestling silver

Adrian Maynard stood on the international podium once more for Barbados when he captured a silver medal at the highly competitive Under-20 Pan American...

COVID-19 cases fall over last two weeks

Barbados recorded 377 more COVID-19 cases from 1 248 tests between June 24 and July 7. This represents a decrease over the previous two-week period...

Apparent suicide in Christ Church

Police are investigating an apparent suicide at Maxwell, Christ Church. The body of Carson O’Neil Johnson, 56, was found around 12:55 p.m. by a family...

Regrading along Warleigh section of Highway 2A

A crew from the Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources (MTWW) will regrade the shoulders of Ronald Mapp Highway (2A) from the Black...

Tsunami advisory for Barbados

A tsunami advisory has been issued for Barbados. A tsunami advisory is issued when there is confirmation of a tsunami, but it poses no threat...

COB members vote against term limits

The bid to introduce term limits for members serving on committees of the City of Bridgetown Cooperative Credit Union (COB) has been soundly defeated. Last...

Battle on between Bulls and Cavaliers

Pinelands completed the sweep but their challengers for the final are yet to be determined after Burger King Clapham Bulls won game two and...

Man to stay in jail for his safety

It is for Daniel Omar Massiah’s safety that he will remain on remand, for now, at Dodds Prison. However, said Magistrate Douglas Frederick, if the...