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Kothdiwala set to become youngest Senator

Khaleel Kothdiwala is set to become the youngest member of Barbados’ Senate, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced earlier tonight as she closed her...

Mottley: BLP now on ‘mission transformation’

From mission critical to mission survival during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) has now moved to mission transformation, said Prime Minister...

Large crowd gathers for second day of BLP conference

A large crowd is on hand at the St George Secondary School, for the second day of the Barbados Labour Party’s annual general conference. Most...

Jamaican Reggae pioneer Derrick Harriott dies at 87

Veteran Jamaican singer and record producer Derrick Harriott, who helped shape the evolution of ska, rocksteady and reggae music, died on Saturday. He was...
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Call to craft workplace policies for dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is now a workplace issue and Barbados will have to deal with it. Executive board member of the Barbados Alzheimer’s Association, Kaila Branch,...

‘DPP cannot be included’

The State has filed an appeal against a High Court decision that quashed a magistrate’s order sending former CLICO Life Insurance Company chairman Leroy...

DLP: Food bill a critical failure

The Democratic Labour Party’s spokesperson on Agriculture and Fisheries, Amoy Gilding-Bourne, has labelled Barbados’ food import bill a national security risk. Responding to the Weekend...

Push to shepherd netballers

Anna Shepherd is returning to fulltime coaching with an ambitious vision to help shape the next generation of netball talent in Barbados through the...

Businesses urged to ensure brand stands out

Businesses were encouraged to explore what makes their brand stand out as the adoption of generative AI is leaving information, flyers and business models...

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Cancer could not steal her future

When Kashamra “Kay” Hamilton-Steede was diagnosed with cancer and relayed that information to her teenaged son, his first question was: “Mum are you going...

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Cousins ordered to pay victim

Three men who beat their cousin earlier this month were each placed on a six-month bond to keep the peace and ordered to pay...

Fish markets to close early following death of Chief Fisheries Officer

All fish markets and fish landing sites across Barbados will close early today, Monday, following the sudden passing of Chief Fisheries Officer Dr. Shelly-Ann...

Holder’s heroics with three big sixes seals thrilling series win for Windies

A stunning late assault from Jason Holder carried West Indies to a dramatic five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the decisive third T20 International...

BRA gives top-up tax guidance

The clock is ticking for multinational enterprise (MNE) groups required to comply with corporation top-up tax requirements and the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is...

Container truck on fire at Hinds Hill traffic lights

Fire personnel are on the scene of a container truck fire at the Hinds Hill traffic lights, in St Michael. More details will be...

Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee

 Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who ​was denied entry into the ‌United States to officiate at the World Cup, will be paid his full...

‘Comply with fire safety protocols’

Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance Chris Gibbs is urging landlords to comply with fire safety requirements, while also pledging to reduce the dangerous...

Met Office puts country on alert after continued drought in wet season

Barbadians are being told to prepare as the country remains under drought warnings until the end of next month. Despite the official start of the...

Japan battle back to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Texas thriller

Japan showed their battling qualities to eke out a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group F opener on Sunday as...

Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston

Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where ​history was made on...