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House debates Bill to end sentencing law contradiction

The House of Assembly earlier today debated the Penal System Reform (Amendment) Bill, aimed at ending a 26-year contradiction in sentencing law. Under the amendment,...

US-Canada trade war worry 

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United States (US) and Canada weaponise tariffs...

Teacher charged with indecent assault

by SANDRA DOWNES A teacher has been charged with indecent assault of a teenage girl. Kerry Harvey Maxwell, 48, of No. 9 Pilllersdorf Development, St Michael,...

Analysts: Candidates’ spending not as important

Two political analysts have agreed that the public declaration of who is funding political parties is more important than the just released candidates spending. A...
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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in...

Man charged after 47.5kg cannabis seizure

A 47-year-old Christ Church man has been charged with three cannabis offences following the seizure of 47.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis on Friday. Ishan Saquan...

House debates Bill to end sentencing law contradiction

The House of Assembly earlier today debated the Penal System Reform (Amendment) Bill, aimed at ending a 26-year contradiction in sentencing law. Under the amendment,...

Nurse, Clarke to clash tonight

Defending champion Shakeem Nurse is expected to move into the quarter-finals of the Barbados Road Tennis Open when he faces talented Azarie Clarke in...

Warriors pull off historic win

TD Marin: Barbados has talent

US-Canada trade war worry 

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United States (US) and Canada weaponise tariffs...

Price hike fears

More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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Shanae’s on a high with career choice

She is one of Barbados’ youngest commercial pilots, but her “flight path” was initially projected to take her into the world of medicine. Shanae Daniel...

DPP’s advice to murder accused

Take that plea. That’s the advice from the island’s top prosecutor to murder accused as he warned that should they take on the State...

ICBL core business ‘still profitable’

Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) is reporting another profitable period, as management targets an improvement in investment returns, keeping costs down and strengthening...

Powell, Russell and Allen selected by Kingsmen in CPL draft

The Jamaica Kingsmen have selected Rovman Powell, Andre Russell and Fabian Allen to represent them in this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL). According to a...

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87,...

Traffic diversion due to pole fire along Highway 7

The Barbados Police Service is advising the public of a traffic diversion due to a pole fire along Highway 7, in the area of...

Media urged to be objective

Silence by the media industry and the “offensive” lack of a unified, sustained voice have made it easy for policymakers to delay fundamental changes...

Nursery School closed for counselling

The Ministry of Education Transformation says Eden Lodge Nursery School will be closed on Wednesday and reopen on Thursday. Counselling will be provided for...

Man remanded on theft and gun charges

Police arrested and charged Jevon Shaquan Tyrese Archer with one count each of robbery and use of firearm, both alleged to have occurred on...

Tipsy J’ouvert no longer clashing with Foreday Morning Jam

The Tipsy event which was clashing with Foreday Morning Jam has been pushed back by a day. The change was announced in a press release...