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Boisterous visitors must pay for damage

By Sandra Downes Magistrate Jared Richards assured an accused man on Wednesday that no damages will be paid to him “as a result of injuries...

AG: Bid to block extradition failed

The man who was extradited from Barbados to the United Kingdom (UK) last week failed in his bid to block the order just hours...

Crackdown on Two Sons

A multi-ministry crackdown has forced the temporary closure of one of Barbados’ oldest funeral homes. This action has left Government trying to remove 17 unclaimed...

Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said the...
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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...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

Pakistan in control

Bajans borrowing more

Institutions and households are borrowing more money from financial institutions. They secured about $264 million in loans during the six-month period ended June 30, the...

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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Poultry farmers vote no to second social compact

Members of the Barbados Egg and Poultry Association (BEPA) will not be part of a second social compact should Government and the private sector...

Garner’s tips for youth

More than 30 upcoming cricketers on Friday were given great insight into making it on the world stage by a giant of the game,...

Commonwealth team to observe Antigua elections

LONDON – The Commonwealth Secretariat on Friday announced that former Seychelles president, Danny Faure, will lead a six-member team of Commonwealth election observers to...

Two town hall meetings for 11+ today

The town hall meetings for the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) 2023 will continue today at two venues in the north of the...

McCarthy gets nod for speaker on 15th round of voting

Kevin McCarthy has been elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives amid heated exchanges which almost saw fellow Republicans come to blows. McCarthy finally...

UPDATE: Deceased identified in fatal shooting at Fitts Village

The deceased in the shooting at Fitts Village, St James on Friday night has been identified as Ramon Tyrone Archer. The 33-year-old of Crab Hill,...

NCSA stepping up drug education in the workplace

The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) is implementing more initiatives targeting the workplaces. The council is furthering education and awareness under the theme ‘Our...

Yorkshire, Windward clash in Intermediate final

It will be a battle promotion to the Division One competition when IGS Insurance Yorkshire clash with Windward in the 2022 four-day Barbados Cricket...

Coastal officials battling to remove sand from Careenage

For the second time in about six years, marine and coastal officials have been working to remove the build-up of sand at the mouth...

Scolding for run-in with court marshals

Next time, ask a question. That was the advice from Acting Magistrate Alison Burke to Tremaine Tonito Jemmott, who found himself before the District...