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Small Craft and High Surf Warning issued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has upgraded its Small Craft Advisory to a Small Craft and High Surf Warning as strong winds generate increasingly choppy...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

 The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management", ‌the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday, a day...

Man charged with burglary and theft

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged 29-year-old Shawn Renaldo Hall, of no fixed place of abode, with burglary and theft. Hall was...
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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...

Man charged with burglary and theft

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged 29-year-old Shawn Renaldo Hall, of no fixed place of abode, with burglary and theft. Hall was...

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...

Holder stars as Patriots secure first CPL win

Jason Holder performed another match-winning feat when he bowled St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a crucial victory over Saint Lucia Kings in the...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

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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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Gunman to pay $17 000 in fines

Ta' Shawn Griffith will pay $17 000 in fines for having a gun and ammunition six years ago. The 1st Avenue Alleyne Land, Bush Hall,...

Drug dealer gets 15 years for Matthew Perry’s death

LOS ANGELES - A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison in connection with "Friends" star Matthew...

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon

DUBAI/BEIRUT - Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its biggest attacks ​of the...

Over 3 000 must refile taxes, says BRA

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is advising more than 3 000 taxpayers who submitted Personal Income Tax (PIT) returns prior to the release of...

Gonsalves hits out at CWI over Barbados snub for Windies matches

Former Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has joined those around the region who have expressed surprise that Barbados...

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece has announced plans to ban access to social media for under-15s, becoming the latest European country to restrict children's exposure to online platforms. Prime...

Flow warns customers about increase in scams

FLOW Barbados is alerting its customers to a growing wave of phishing scams targeting mobile and Internet users. The telecommunications provider yesterday reported an increase...

Soca artiste ordered to pay compensation to Canadian entertainment company

A High  Court judge has ordered Soca artiste Patrice Roberts to pay her former Canadian-based management company more than US$30,000 for services it provided...

Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Global oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that...

Royal welcome for Bajan Carifta team

Barbadians came out in their numbers to celebrate excellence last evening as the 2026 CARIFTA Games athletes returned to see the colours, rhythms, joyous...