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Scholarship to carry on legacy of late track and field coach

KINGSTON – The government has announced plans to establish a scholarship for a student-athlete at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in honour of...

Kingsmen chase down record score to get first CPL win

Jamaica Kingsmen had their first win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) when they outplayed Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday night at...

Traffic diversions in place for Bournes Village main road

As a result of a road traffic collision, Bournes Village main road, St George is impassable, but should reopen around 4 p.m. The Barbados Light...

Chapman Challenge to be launched in September

The Chapman Challenge is set to be officially launched on September 23 as a transformative national initiative dedicated to fostering youth leadership through service,...
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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...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

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...

Kingsmen chase down record score to get first CPL win

Jamaica Kingsmen had their first win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) when they outplayed Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday night at...

Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

Long-standing Barbados manufacturer Solar Dynamics Limited, an internationally-recognised pioneer of solar water heating technology, is facing an uncertain future. The assets of the company, which...

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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Pilots ‘fear retribution’ over refusing to fly in Middle East

MONTREAL/NEW DELH - Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global aviators' ‌union group they fear...

No ceasefire in Lebanon, says Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Thursday that there was "no ceasefire in Lebanon" and that Israel would continue striking Hezbollah, while announcing direct negotiations with Lebanon. "I...

UWU putting Portvale, BESCO on notice

The Unity Workers Union (UWU) is putting Portvale Sugar Factory and its operating company, the Barbados Energy and Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) on notice. UWU...

Death at Hindsbury Road

UPDATE: The man who was shot and killed last night was identified as Andre Omar Burgess, 42 years, of Baycroft New Road, Bridge Road,...

Hurricane victims still living in school shelters to be relocated

KINGSTON – The Jamaica government Thursday said that all persons still housed in school shelters following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October 28,...

St Peter man remanded on gun and ammo charges

Shan Andrew Babb was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court today. Babb, 24, of Gays, St...

‘Diddy’ lawyers to urge appeals court to overturn conviction

NEW YORK - Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are expected to tell an appeals court ​on Thursday the judge who oversaw the hip-hop mogul's sex crimes...

Swimmers show golden touch

Barbados stamped its authority on the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships in Martinique with a dazzling display of gold-medal excellence, emerging as arguably the most...

Union backs road plans to ease traffic

The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has expressed support for the Government’s plans to construct flyovers and widen roads...

American Airlines raises checked bag fees

American Airlines is hiking checked baggage fees for domestic and short-haul international destinations and trimming some perks for ​economy fliers, as soaring jet fuel costs...