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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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Eyes on Joqular

In-form filly Joqular will attempt to close out the Barbados Turf Club’s calendar year on a winning note today when she lines up against...

Barbados not in ferry proposal

A proposal to establish a ferry service for the Eastern Caribbean does not include Barbados in any of the four possible routes. The document, The...

Cruisers sail in to closed City

It is still not viable for local businesses to open stores in Bridgetown on Christmas Day. Yesterday, some of the visitors on board the Enchanted...

Seven Christmas babies at QEH

Seven babies – four girls and three boys – made a grand entrance for Christmas Day at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). The first, Khaleesi...

Santokhi touts CARICOM achievements

Georgetown, Guyana – The outgoing chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the  President of Suriname Chandrikapersad Santokhi says that as the region prepares to celebrate...

Meta settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit

Facebook owner Meta has agreed to pay $725m to settle legal action over a data breach linked to political consultancy Cambridge Analytica. The long-running dispute...

Pope’s Christmas message calls for end to war and conflict

Pope Francis has said the world is suffering from a “famine of peace”, in his annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican. He called for...

Small craft advisory upgraded

A small craft warning and high surf advisory are in effect for Barbados for above normal swell heights from Christmas Day until Wednesday. The earlier...

Christmas Message: Mount Zion Missions

Christmas Message from Rev. Dr Lucille Baird, founder and CEO of Mount Zion Missions It’s that time of the year, that time when “the child”...

Christmas Message: The Methodist Church of Barbados

Christmas Message from Bishop, The Rev. Derick A. Richards, President - Methodist Church, South Caribbean District. “Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Til...