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Bajan sent to the UK

A Barbadian man who was wanted in the United Kingdom on an alleged sexual assault more than 20 years ago was extradited last Friday. Former...

Goddard on multiple charges in the Northern Division

Roshawn Ricardo Dacosta Goddard pleaded guilty to theft of a cow and is now awaiting a pre-sentencing report. Goddard, 21, of Date Tree Hill, St...

Man charged with murder and rape of a minor

A 21-year-old Christ Church man is scheduled to appear in court this morning, charged with murder and rape of a minor. He is Shazan Deron...

Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to ​intervene if...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

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...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

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 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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Intervention needed on bullying in schools

Based on the calls he receives from both parents and schools, Chief Executive Officer of the Supreme Counselling for Personal Development, Shawn Clarke, believes...

Judge: It’s job when not on jury panel

Go back to work when you are discharged because the court will not lie for you. This was the warning given by Justice Pamela Beckles...

‘Brighter’ days ahead

There is lots to be depressed about in West Indies cricket. But Cricket West Indies chief executive officer Johnny Grave said there is hope, and...

Lisa Marie Presley dies

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock’n’roll legend Elvis, has died aged 54, her mother has said. “It is with a heavy heart that...

Carlyn Leacock passes away at home

Barbados’ First Lady of Song, Carlyn Leacock, passed away earlier today. Relatives confirmed this in a brief statement. “The family of Carlyn Leacock would like to...

Elderly man found wandering in Gall Hill

An elderly man was found wandering in Gall Hill, Christ Church, around 4 p.m. today. He is giving his name as Claudius Griffith, but his...

FTX recovers $5b of assets

Collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX has located more than $5bn of assets, an attorney for the firm says. However, a US bankruptcy court was told on...

Winston Scott Polyclinic reopening on Friday

The Winston Scott Polyclinic, at Jemmotts Lane, St Michael, which was temporarily closed on Tuesday for environmental cleaning, will reopen for business on Friday,...

Final farewell for Colombian worker swept from cliffs

A memorial service for Colombian national, Edward Rueda, was held yesterday at St Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church. Rueda, who was in Barbados on a work...

Three years for fondling neighbour

No means no. That was the stern warning given to sexual offenders as a judge sentenced a man, who forced himself on his neighbour and...