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Mixed ruling

In a legal saga involving the procedural intricacies of judicial employment disputes, the Supreme Court has partially struck out a lawsuit filed by retired...

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,...
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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 –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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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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...

SpaceX Starship explodes minutes after liftoff

Boca Chica, Texas – Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday launched its next-generation Starship cruise vessel for the first time atop the company’s powerful new...

Channell robbery accused remanded

The man charged in connection with the aggravated burglary of Channell Supermarket was remanded to Dodds Prison when he appeared in the District “A”...

Pinnacle Feeds makes major plant upgrade

Pinnacle Feeds has installed a state-of-the-art mixer at its feed production plant at Lower Estate, St Michael. And while this will improve the quality of...

Reggae Festival returns

After a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Barbados' biggest festivals, the Barbados Reggae Festival, is back! This year, it will run...

CARICOM leaders declare “war on guns”

Port Of Spain, Trinidad – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders ended a two-day regional symposium on violence as a public health issue, declaring a war...

Local bee industry moving in the right direction

President of the Barbados Apiculture Association (BAA), Glenroy Blackman, believes the local beekeeping industry is moving in the right direction. Speaking at the conclusion of...

Lack of development programme hurting athletics in Barbados

Former National Sports Council coach Michael Jules believes Barbados needs to implement a developmental programme tailored towards younger athletes in order to improve local...

Prosecution seeks $200 000 fine

The prosecution has asked that a man who had a “cannabis farm” in his yard be fined up to $200 000 for his illegal...

Clearing the air on payment to former LIAT workers

Director of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ian Carrington, today sought to explain the terms under which the Government of Barbados will be making a...