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Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Trinidad rocked by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

PORT OF SPAIN – Trinidad and Tobago was rocked by a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Wednesday, the Seismic Research centre...

Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The Portuguese striker posted an image...

Rowe seeks audit of NHC repairs

Member of Parliament for St Michael North West Neil Rowe has raised questions about the funding of one of the National Housing Corporation’s home...
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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...

ZR driver eagerly pleads guilty

From the time Magistrate Jared Richards called Shaquille Ashane Scott’s name yesterday, the ZR driver jumped out of his seat, rushed inside the dock...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The Portuguese striker posted an image...

Economy in ‘position of strength’

Faster investment execution, stronger productivity, and improved traded -sector performance. Barbados’ economic growth prospects for the rest of this year hinge on these three factors,...

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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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No ceasefire in Lebanon, says Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there was "no ceasefire in Lebanon" and that Israel would continue striking Hezbollah, while announcing direct negotiations with Lebanon. "I...

UWU putting Portvale, BESCO on notice

The Unity Workers Union (UWU) is putting Portvale Sugar Factory and its operating company, the Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) on notice. UWU...

Death at Hindsbury Road

UPDATE: The man who was shot and killed last night was identified as Andre Omar Burgess, 42 years, of Baycroft New Road, Bridge Road,...

Hurricane victims still living in school shelters to be relocated

KINGSTON – The Jamaica government Thursday said that all persons still housed in school shelters following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October 28,...

St Peter man remanded on gun and ammo charges

Shan Andrew Babb was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court today. Babb, 24, of Gays, St...

‘Diddy’ lawyers to urge appeals court to overturn conviction

NEW YORK - Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are expected to tell an appeals court ​on Thursday the judge who oversaw the hip-hop mogul's sex crimes...

Swimmers show golden touch

Barbados stamped its authority on the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships in Martinique with a dazzling display of gold-medal excellence, emerging as arguably the most...

Union backs road plans to ease traffic

The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has expressed support for the Government’s plans to construct flyovers and widen roads...

American Airlines raises checked bag fees

American Airlines is hiking checked baggage fees for domestic and short-haul international destinations and trimming some perks for ​economy fliers, as soaring jet fuel costs...

Lynch: Only up from here

Barbados' rising tide in regional athletics is no accident, says the head of this country’s athletic organisation. President of the Athletics Association of Barbados (AAB),...