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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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$15 000 fine for gun possession

Shem Tyrese Harding was fined $15 000 for an illegal gun when he appeared in the No. 5 Supreme Court. Harding, of Blades Hill No....

Cabinet okays Child Justice bill

The Cabinet of Barbados has given the nod of approval to the Child Justice Bill, 2022 and it will soon be laid in Parliament,...

Joe’s River case to resume April 24

The High Court yesterday halted any further construction of a wall by a private developer at Tenby, Joe’s River, St Joseph. However, a decision on...

BWA completes work in Christ Church

The Barbados Water Authority has completed emergency work to repair a large diameter main on Ball Park Road. Residents in parts Christ Church and St...

NAPSAC 2023 results and points

Results and final points from the 2023 Chefette/Frosteez National Primary Schools’ Athletics Championships at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex. Girls’ 600 Metres Open 1st Jendaya Burke...

VIDEO: Xi Jinping re-elected

Xi Jinping’s unprecedented third term as China’s president was officially endorsed by the country’s political elite on Friday. Nation News' Akeel Lovell is in Beijing...

Jamaica government assisting small cannabis farmers

Kingston, Jamaica – Sixteen communities and approximately 128 small traditional cannabis farmers will be targeted for support over the next three to four years...

FC Barcelona facing charges

A Barcelona court heard on Friday that Barca, former club officials and Negreira had been indicted for “corruption”, “breach of trust” and “false business...

BWA conducting emergency repairs in Christ Church

The Barbados Water Authority is currently conducting emergency repairs on a large diameter main in the vicinity of Ball Park Road, Christ Church. As a...

Man on rape charge granted bail

The man who was charged with the rape of a British national will return to court on September 7. Daniel Peter Johnson of Edgehill Heights,...