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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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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...

Emerging cricketers accredited as coaches

St John’s, Antigua – Seventeen players from the recent West Indies Women’s Emerging Players High-Performance camp are now accredited cricket coaches after successfully completing...

Real Madrid eliminate Chelsea

Chelsea’s hopes of salvaging success from a season of abject mediocrity were ended ruthlessly by Real Madrid as the holders advanced to the Champions...

CPL returns to Barbados

For the first time since 2019, Barbados will be hosting matches in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket tournament. Now sponsored by Republic Bank,...

Minister calls on private sector to make transition to green energy

Minister of Energy and Business Development, Senator Lisa Cummins, is urging the private sector to make the difficult decisions necessary for Barbados to reach...