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Deported Jamaicans opt to stay in Eswatini

Kingston, Jamaica – Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says the third Jamaican deported from the United States to the African nation of  Eswatini...

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 –...

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...

Public warned of counterfeit US currency in circulation

The Barbados Police Service says there is counterfeit United States Currency in circulation and is advising embers of the public and business community to...
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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...

Old sex cases brought forward

Justice Pamela Beckles has declared that she will be prioritising the trial of two sexual offence matters later this year because of their age. The...

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...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...

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 –...

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Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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IMF says Trinidad economy recovering

Washington – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said Trinidad and Tobago’s economic activity is recovering supported by higher global energy prices and...

Real Madrid win 20th Copa del Rey

Rodrygo scored twice as Real Madrid won the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2014 after beating Osasuna in the final in...

Gunman kills eight in Texas mall

A gunman has shot and killed eight people shopping at a mall north of Dallas, Texas, emergency services say. Hundreds of people were evacuated from...

BICO operators back on the road

BICO mobile operators are back on the road having reached a workable agreement with management of the company. Operators parked their vehicles after BICO attempted...

21 women drivers for Sol Rally

Confirmation on Friday that Britain’s Cheryl Spencer will make her eighth trip to compete in Sol Rally Barbados next month brings to 21 the...

Sudan warring sides in Saudi Arabia for talks

Representatives from Sudan's warring armies have arrived in Saudi Arabia for their first face-to-face negotiations. The "pre-negotiation talks" between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary...

PM Mottley congratulates King Charles

Below is a statement from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley   On behalf of the people and Government of Barbados, I wish to convey my warmest...

Personal income tax filing season ends

Almost 8 000 people  took advantage of the Barbados Revenue Authority’s Tax Clinics and in-person Customer Service facilities during this year’s income tax filing...

Official service for Sir Frank Blackman

The life of Sir Frank Blackman K.A, KCVO, OBE, J.P., the first Cabinet Secretary in post-colonial Barbados, and former Head of the Civil Service...

Abrahams: Respect the beacon and siren

Minister of Home Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams, is appealing to drivers to respect the beacons and the sirens of emergency vehicles. He was speaking from the...