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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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Expand Gold Cup Seating!

Noting he was delighted with the huge fan support for the Sandy Lane Gold Cup, Minister of Sport Charles Griffith wants to see more...

Crime operation a ‘big success’

Operation Restore Order, the joint initiative by the Barbados Police Service and the Barbados Defence Force to combat gun crimes, has been deemed a...

Roundabout to be constructed at Windsor junction

Funding has been provided for the design and construction of a roundabout at the Windsor/Brighton junction, Christ Church, in the upcoming financial year, 2023/24. Deputy...

Guyana signs US$34.5m contract for ID system

Georgetown – The Guyana government Friday signed a US$34.5 million contract with the German-based provider of integrated identity solutions, Veridos to implement an electronic...

Tiger Woods says former girlfriend was a ‘guest’

Lawyers for Tiger Woods have denied that he and his ex-girlfriend, who is suing him, had a deal that allowed her to share his...

US regulators take over Silicon Valley Bank

Washington – United States regulators have shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and taken control of its customer deposits in the largest failure of...

Mottley, Macron in talks on working together

Greater access to credit, manageable debt repayment structures and an equitable transition to a low-carbon world are some of the matters on the agenda...

Prince Edward named as the new Duke of Edinburgh

LONDON – Britain's King Charles named his younger brother Prince Edward as the new Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, handing him the title last...

Top honours for Wesley Hall and West Terrace

The boys from Wesley Hall Primary and the female Williams Industries West Terrace Tigers took the top honours when the curtain came down on...

AG: Bar should point out tardy judges

Although there are some judges who “persistently delayed decisions”, no complaints have been lodged against them to the office of the Prime Minister or...