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West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs to record a magnificent Test match win in honour of the late great Sir Garfield Sobers, National...

Plot to assassinate T&T PM and other officials spans multiple jurisdictions

Port of Spain – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the alleged plot to assassinate her and senior members of her government has widened significantly...

MISSING: Kemera Murray

Thirteen-year-old Kemera Murray has been reported missing, last seen on Tuesday, July 21 in the area of North Close Wildey, St Michael. Murray, who lives...
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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...

No more extensions for gun offender

He was recovering from surgery and unable to work. That was the explanation given yesterday by first-time gun offender Rawle Anthony Caesar as he sought...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Government should be moving with urgency to get a legal opinion on the deduction authorisation for public officers that is creating anxiety among hundreds...

West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs to record a magnificent Test match win in honour of the late great Sir Garfield Sobers, National...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so that Barbadians can benefit from a...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Fees fuel bank profits

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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Rowley says court decision “disturbing”

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley described as “disturbing” the circumstances surrounding the High Court’s decision to compensate nine men,...

Parkinson closed after students and teachers fall sick

Efforts are on to trace the possible cause after both students and teachers at the Parkinson Memorial Secondary School became ill on Wednesday. Those operating...

Accident victim identified

The motorcyclist who died in an accident at Fontabelle, St Michael on Wednesday evening has been identified as Ajani Emmanuel Lashley. The 28-year-old lived at...

Call for special agriculture school

Senator Dr Chelston Brathwaite has suggested that Barbados needs a school for agriculture to provide the necessary expertise to meet the level of agricultural...

England hails Jofra’s return

It was fitting that Jofra Archer’s stunning return came in Kimberley, the South African city where diamonds have been mined for more than a...

New GM at Hilton Barbados

A new general manager has been appointed at the Hilton Barbados Resort. Jacques Monteil joined the property in September 2022, and will lead the operations...

Three Under-19s in West Indies Women’s squad for T20 World Cup

Three of the West Indies Under-19 Rising Stars who recently competed in the first ever ICC Women’s U19 World Cup were on Wednesday named...

Government cybersecurity boost in the works

With thousands of cybersecurity attacks occurring across the Caribbean each day, the Government of Barbados is putting measures in place to protect digital data. Minister...

‘Rape of girls over 14 deserve stiffer penalties’

With sexual offences, including sex crimes against children, accounting for a third of the cases before the courts, a prosecutor has called for the...

UPDATE: Fatal accident on Fontabelle Road

A 28-year-old male died at the scene of an accident at Fontabelle Road, St Michael, earlier Wednesday. The man, whose identity has not been released,...