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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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FIFA sticking with World Cup format

FIFA has switched the format for the expanded 2026 World Cup back to four-team groups. The competition in the United States, Mexico and Canada was...

Shooting victim dies at QEH

A 35-year-old man succumbed while being treated for gunshot injuries at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) last night. He has been identified as Shane Harvey...

Building to start on new Geriatric Hospital

The first phase of Barbados’ new Geriatric Hospital is scheduled to take 18 months to construct at Waterford, St Michael, at a cost of...

McIntyre qualifies for Carifta

Long distance runner Luke McIntyre of the Elite Distance Programme (EDP) ran his way to a CARIFTA qualifying standard in the Under-17 Boys’ 3...

$16 000 in fines for gun and bullet

Kadeem Shakeel Mayers was fined a total of $16 000 for a gun and a bullet when he appeared in the No. 4 Supreme...

Jamaican doctors and teachers accept wage offer

Kingston, Jamaica – Teachers have accepted the government’s latest wage offer ending industrial action that had led to protest action last week and a...

WANTED: Donnell Carl Smart

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Donnell Carl Smart who is wanted for questioning in connection with...

Fire forces closure of Gordon Walters Primary

Gordon Walters Primary School in St Patrick's, Christ Church, is now closed as a result of a fire in the environs. The Ministry of Education...

Aniya sets new 100m record

The Athletics Association of Barbados (AAB) 2023 National Junior Championships showcased some brilliant performances on Saturday night at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. Most...

Road pleas renewed

Founder of Barbados’ Bike Hash House Harriers, Francie Ammon, is calling for stiffer penalties for motorists as she bemoaned the users who “don’t want...