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Longer time for Common Entrance Exam

The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) isn’t going anywhere for the time being. The Ministry of Education Transformation has delayed the implementation of its...

CCJ president responds to press reports on leaked correspondence

Port of Spain, Trinidad – President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, Friday condemned “in the strongest possible terms”...

Barbados under flash-flood watch

As a strong tropical wave begins to affect the island, triggering pockets of moderate to heavy showers from tonight, the Barbados Meteorological Services is...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...
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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...

Danger to society’ remanded

Declaring that Jeffrey David Yearwood was “a clear and present danger to society”, Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick remanded him to prison when he appeared...

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...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

Bajans borrowing more

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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Three babies so far and one more on the way

Three babies have so far made a grand entrance on New Year’s Day – one at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and twin girls...

La Liga does “nothing” about racism, says Vinicius Jr

La Liga “continues to do nothing” about “racists” attending games, says Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. The Brazil international appeared to be racially abused by...

Jamaica government sends US agencies list of people supporting crime

Kingston, Jamaica – The Andrew Holness led administration has provided law enforcement agencies in the United States with a list of names of people...

Top 8 a success

Top 8 Tournament director Damien Applewhaite says the recently concluded competition was a success. The tournament, which was hosted at the National Tennis Centre in...

Vendors to get stalls soon, says Haigh

January will not only signal the new year, but a fresh start for some fruit and vegetable vendors who are expected to receive the...

Visitors stranded after airport taxi strike

Taxi operators who ply their trade from the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) went on strike for about four hours yesterday afternoon, leaving hundreds...

No fireworks at Botanical Gardens

The year got off to a disappointing start for hundreds last night when they turned up at the National Botanical Gardens expecting fireworks. The slated...

Hundreds out in St Lawrence Gap

Locals and visitors are out in their numbers along the popular St Lawrence Gap stretch in Christ Church. From Cafe Sol at the entrance of...

Jamaica on alert for possible resurgence of COVID-19 infections

Jamaica's Ministry of Health & Wellness, through its Epidemiology Unit and International Health Regulation Unit, is monitoring local and global covid-19 trends as the...

QEH progress report on cyber attack

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) reports progress in resolving its recent cyber attack. In a statement the QEH said " Our IT team, working with...