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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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LT Gay students still at four locations when school resumes

School will resume for students of the Lawrence T. Gay Memorial Primary on Tuesday under the same arrangements as last term. The Spooner’s Hill, St...

Fatal shooting at Fitts Village

A man is dead following a shooting in the area of Fitts Village, St James. Police public relations officer, Inspector Rodney Inniss told Nation News...

Government approves taxi fare hike

Come tomorrow, taxi fares will be increased. This was announced by Minister of Transport Santia Bradshaw. The announcement follows last Saturday's strike by taxi operators...

Guyana’s Former chief election officer refuses to testify

The former chief elections officer, Keith Lowenfiel, Friday refused to testify before a Commission of Inquiry into the controversial March 2020 Guyana elections. “Mr. Chairman,...

Pandemic Levy halfway to target

By the time the March 31 deadline arrives, Government should be close to the target of $115 million via the Pandemic Contribution Levy. When it...

Parents told to observe registration deadlines for 11+

As the Ministry of Education continues to transition to electronic registration for the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination, there is an appeal to parents...

Record earnings for Joseph

The 2022 year-ending script could not have been written any better for top Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. His charge Skippylongstocking not only won the...

UPDATE: Visitor stabbed

A 40-year-old female visitor from the United States was stabbed in the chest during an attempted robbery along Brownes Beach, St Michael in the...

Visitor stabbed on Bay Street

A female visitor is said to be in serious condition after being stabbed at Bay Street, St Michael, earlier today. The woman was reportedly stabbed...

People’s Messenger Black Stalin laid to rest

The description of calypso legend Leroy “Black Stalin” Calliste by his daughter as “the people’s messenger” rang through his grand funeral service yesterday as...