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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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‘Phased relief’ for St Lucy

The areas of concern remain the same for St Lucy residents – bad roads, brown water, poor public transportation. But in the same vein these...

Red House reign at Charles F. Broome

After finishing joint champions with Blue House last time out, Red House ensured there would only be one winner of Charles F Broome Memorial...

Man way behind on $25 000 fine

Don’t ask for a fine if you can’t pay it. That was the advice of Justice Pamela Beckles as she dealt with a self-confessed gunman...

Abiola Grant signs pro football contract

Former junior national footballer Abiola Grant has signed a professional contract with Croatian division two club NK Solin. Grant, a 20-year-old forward has several caps...

Farmer counting losses after chicken deaths

A local poultry farmer is at a loss as to how 1 200 of her chickens mysteriously died within mere weeks. “I bought 1 900...

WANTED: Ryvan Orion Dacosta Forde

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Ryvan Orion Dacosta Forde, alias ‘Ivan’ or ‘Sponge’, who is wanted...

Trust donates two ambulances

A donation of two new ambulances to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) now takes the fleet to nine and with it comes the possibility...

Amani, Aaron make marks

It was extreme speed from Amani Mascoll-Beckles as he enjoyed a triple qualifying treat for the CARIFTA Games while there was also a triple...

Witness ‘can’t recall statement’

A witness yesterday said he could not recall giving police a statement in the wake of a shooting incident in Wotton, Christ Church, more...

BWA conducting repairs in Charnocks

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) is currently conducting repair of a suspected burst main in Charnocks, Christ Church. Areas expected to be impacted by low...