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Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Trinidad rocked by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

PORT OF SPAIN – Trinidad and Tobago was rocked by a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Wednesday, the Seismic Research centre...

Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The Portuguese striker posted an image...

Rowe seeks audit of NHC repairs

Member of Parliament for St Michael North West Neil Rowe has raised questions about the funding of one of the National Housing Corporation’s home...
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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...

ZR driver eagerly pleads guilty

From the time Magistrate Jared Richards called Shaquille Ashane Scott’s name yesterday, the ZR driver jumped out of his seat, rushed inside the dock...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The Portuguese striker posted an image...

Economy in ‘position of strength’

Faster investment execution, stronger productivity, and improved traded -sector performance. Barbados’ economic growth prospects for the rest of this year hinge on these three factors,...

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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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Amended firearms legislation to take effect in New Year

Stiffer penalties and higher fines will be facing offenders when the Firearms (Amendment) Act 2022 comes into effect on January 1, 2023. Fines as high...

Covid caution to partygoers

People celebrating the New Year tonight have been advised to exercise caution as COVID-19 is now in the endemic phase. The note of caution comes...

Four players return to West Indies Women’s squad

West Indies Women are welcoming back former captain Stafanie Taylor, Britney Cooper and bowlers Shamilia Connell and Shakera Selman as the team looks ahead...

Andrew Tate ‘to be held for 30 days’ by police in Romania

A Romanian court has agreed to a police request to hold the controversial influencer Andrew Tate in detention for 30 days. Tate was arrested alongside...

Trinidadian rapper missing in Los Angeles

Theophilus London, a rapper from Trinidad and Tobago with three studio albums to his name, has been reported missing in Los Angeles, the LAPD...

Djokovic will never forget Australian Open saga

Novak Djokovic says his deportation from Australia will stay with him for the rest of his life. Djokovic, 35, was detained and sent home in January due...

CARICOM 50th anniversary logo competition

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will mark its 50th anniversary on July 4, 2023, and, as part of the activities to commemorate the milestone, the...

Peirce new champion trainer

For the second year in succession, the trainer’s title at the Garrison Savannah has changed hands. Robert “Papa” Peirce, in an amazing come-from-behind effort, snatched...

Artistes pushing for minimum wage

The Barbados Association of Creatives and Artistes (BACA) is educating members, especially musicians, on how much to charge for their services. And in 2023, the...

Santia: Second half of pay today

Several workers employed under the National Cleanup Programme who have not been paid since the week of December 9, should get their money by...