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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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Doc wants insurers to cover colon cancer screens

Barbados ranks high in the region and the world in incidence of colon cancer, and in light of this, insurance companies should be covering...

Barbados Boy Scouts rebuilding after COVID years

The Barbados Boy Scouts Association is on a mission to rebuild after the “different” COVID-19 years. The Association celebrated its 111th anniversary with a church...

Israel: Protest one of biggest, organisers say

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied against the government's judicial plans on Saturday night, in what organisers said were the biggest street protests in...

Sutherland has more to give; says church must play key role

Although Member of Parliament (MP) for St George South Dwight Sutherland is celebrating a decade representing the constituency, he is giving the assurance that...

Eight die after two boats capsize off San Diego

At least eight people have died after two boats capsized off the California coast, emergency services have said. San Diego Fire-Rescue department said a search...

Tearful farewell for slain student

Family, friends and fellow students of the late Jamali Skakeel Kalani “Mali” Morgan gathered yesterday at the Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens in St Peter...

St Lucia turns to RSS as violence spikes

CASTRIES – Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has called for help from the Regional Security System (RSS) and has implemented 24-hour police patrols, among...

Customs officers in Jamaica to wear body cameras

Kingston – The Jamaica Customs Agency says that over 100 customs officers will be required to wear body cameras when dealing with the public. According...

Frederick Smith school closed on Monday

Frederick Smith Secondary School will remain closed for all students on Monday, March 13, 2023. However, members of the athletics team are still expected to...

New Computer Misuse Bill

A new Computer Misuse Bill will soon be laid in Parliament as the current one needs to be replaced, not amended. Attorney General Dale Marshall,...