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Mottley: Barbados will continue to seek reparatory justice

Barbadians will soon be able to pursue postgraduate studies that place emphasis on reparations. As part of her statement on Emancipation Day today, Prime Minister...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

This year's Emancipation celebration began with a drum call, dance and fire breathing. From around 8:15 a.m., the four groups converged at JTC Ramsay Circle,...

AC rides “Legends” to calypso crown

Adrian “AC” Clarke is the new calypso monarch of Barbados. AC won his fourth title with 330 points, performing the immensely popular Legends From 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...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

He was doing an old lady a favour by keeping her gun and he forgot he had it in his safe. This was the explanation...

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...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

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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Message for EID

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley issued the following statement to mark the end of Ramadan. One month ago, in my message to mark the start...

Bondholders receive early repayments

Bondholders have started to receive early refunds of securities restructured in 2018. Today, the Central Bank of Barbados confirmed the start of repayments to certain...

PM pays tribute to late Sir Frank Blackman

Sir Frank Milton Blackman, who was described as “the consummate Public Officer”, passed away on Thursday. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley paid tribute to the...

Deandra to play domestic cricket in England

Barbadian all rounder Deandra Dottin has signed a deal that will see her return to England to represent Thunder Cricket for the entirety of...

Project SOFT pays special attention to boys

Several male leaders have set out to instil more values and set positive examples for boys during Project Safeguarding Our Future Today (Project SOFT). Among...

Firebirds fly over Stars

Spooners Hill Firebirds outblazed Northern Stars 51-21 to move to a 4/0 record and keep on track to return to Division One netball when...

Divide over jail time for rapist

The prosecution believes self-confessed rapist Kegan Omar Collins should get ten to 12 years for his first count. However, Principal State Counsel Krystal Delaney says...

Kyle Mayers’ good form continues

Barbadian left hander Kyle Mayers continued his red hot form in this year’s Indian Premier League with a half century that helped Lucknow Super...

Fight breaks out during SJPI fashion show

The Barbados Police Service was called in to deal with an altercation on the sidelines of the annual fashion show at the Samuel Jackman...

Kites still causing sleepless nights

Some Barbadians are continuing to fly kites at night and in the wee hours of the morning, causing a disturbances to others. Additionally, some appeals...