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Cummins: Govt prioritising adolescent care

Barbados has built universal health care, education and social protection, but the next challenge is making those systems speak to one another so no...

Deadly shooting near Paris investigated as ‘crime of terrorism’, minister says

One person has been killed and five others wounded - three seriously - in a gun attack in a Parisian suburb which authorities are...

Father remanded to custody on a charge of murdering his son

A 45-year-old cane harvester has been remanded to prison after he appeared in a magistrate’s  court here on Friday charged with the murder of...

Pitch to boost business facilitation

The global business sector is keen to continue working with Government and other partners to improve business facilitation in Barbados. Joanna Austin, president...
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Respect the cane!

Barbadians are being urged to be more vigilant and respectful of visually impaired people using white canes, as the National United Society of the...

Black Rock man charged with ammunition possession

Update Trumanni Mecha Cadogan-Ashby, 28, of Simmons Land, Fairfield, Black Rock, St Michael, has been charged with possession of three rounds of ammunition. Cadogan-Ashby appeared before...

Cummins: Govt prioritising adolescent care

Barbados has built universal health care, education and social protection, but the next challenge is making those systems speak to one another so no...

Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain despite outburst

Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United captain and will not be disciplined for his post-match criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions...

Pitch to boost business facilitation

The global business sector is keen to continue working with Government and other partners to improve business facilitation in Barbados. Joanna Austin, president...

Power hike concern

Cancer could not steal her future

When Kashamra “Kay” Hamilton-Steede was diagnosed with cancer and relayed that information to her teenaged son, his first question was: “Mum are you going...

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Reshelle Griffith: Dream ignited into a career

From when she was a child, Reshelle Griffith was always fascinated with fire trucks. “Growing up in Deacon’s Farm, St Michael, I could see the...

Bostic drops lieutenant colonel title

Members of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) have been challenged to protect the institution they inherited and ensure it remains strong for future generations. It...

BLPC limiting costs

Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) teams are working “day in and day out” to keep the cost of electricity down. But with fuel prices...

Government moves to restrict licences for foreign-owned businesses

The Cayman Islands Government has published legislation that would give Cabinet the authority to suspend the issuance of licences to foreign-owned businesses in sectors...

Academies fuel rugby growth

Local rugby has been developing from the grassroots level, thanks to the work done by groups like the Pelican Rugby Academy. The national senior men’s...

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were ‘wrong’

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has said he called US Vice-President JD Vance to tell him he was "wrong" in the comments he made...

Virologist prescribes caution, transparency

Amidst concerns by parents over a confirmed case of a pupil contracting the virus that causes scarlet fever at Hillaby/Turner’s Hall Primary School, virologist...

PSV head to pirate operators: Do the right thing

Do the rightful thing! That is the appeal from Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) chairman Roy Raphael as he called on illegal passenger transport...

Grandmaster seeks $12 000

Local draughts grandmaster Jack Francis is seeking approximately $12 000 in sponsorship to compete in two overseas competitions this year. Francis, the only Barbadian to...

BLPC: Solar panel check a must

Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) is urging homeowners to take practical steps to protect themselves, beyond stocking water and tinned food for the...