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VIDEO: Food business at Eagle Hall hit by fire

Fire broke out at a well-known eatery at Eagle Hall, St Michael, this afternoon. Before the Fire Service arrived, members of the community helped...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased patronage across several major festival activities. NCF...

Suriname prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for man with HIV accused of rape

Paramaribo, Suriname – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison sentence for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of...

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...
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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...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the...

Prow takes pride in gold medal

For Barbados squash champion Margot Prow, winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games is still a...

WI miss out on series win

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Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

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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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Rally driver Ken Block died in snowmobile accident

American motorsport legend and YouTube star Ken Block has died in a snowmobile accident in Utah at the age of 55. A competitive rally driver...

Seaweed back on shores

Sargassum seaweed is back for the new year at Crane Beach in St Philip. On Sunday afternoon the area, with its world-renowned stretch of beach...

Grenadians told to brace for tough 2023

St George’s – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has warned Grenadians that 2023 will not be easy as his administration ,which was elected to office...

McCarthy struggling to secure votes to be House Speaker

Republican Kevin McCarthy is struggling to secure enough support to ensure he wins a vote to become the new Speaker of the House of...

Tourism in for ‘rough time’

The recovery of Caribbean tourism could be delayed if the global economic slowdown that some experts are predicting occurs in 2023. Dodridge Miller, president and...

British visitor’s tragedy at Thunder Bay

An 80-year-old British visitor collapsed in the sea on New Year’s Day at Thunder Bay Beach, Lower Carlton, St James. Police said he was part...

Magical win for Michal

Trainer Richard Deane landed a treble while six apprentices shared honours on yesterday’s opening day of the Barbados Turf Club’s first racing season entitled...

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with both throat and breast cancer. The 18-time Grand Slam singles champion, who previously had breast cancer in 2010, will...

Former calypso monarch drowns in Dominica

Roseau, Dominica – The calypso community here is mourning the death of four-time calypso monarch, Melvin Constant, “Solo” who died on Sunday by drowning. Police...

Luis Suarez joins Gremio in Brazil

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has joined Brazilian Serie A side Gremio on a free transfer, signing with the club until the end of 2024. The...