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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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Christmas Message: Wesleyan Holiness Church

Christmas Message from Rev.  Dr Joel Cumberbatch, General Superintendent - The Wesleyan Holiness Church in the Caribbean WUH YA GINE GIMME FAH CHRISTMAS? The theme for...

Christmas Message: Barbados Christian Council

Christmas Message from chairman of the Barbados Christian Council Rev. Dr Cicely Athill-Horsford. As a whole, people look forward to Christmas with more anticipation than...

Christmas Message: Bishop Neil Scantlebury

Christmas Message by Roman Catholic Bishop Neil Scantlebury There is a lot of pressure to spend money because ‘it’s Christmas’. We take loans, ‘max out’ credit...

Seven Boxing Day rides for Samuel

Racing enthusiasts will be treated to a Christmas bonus tomorrow when five-time winning Gold Cup jockey Jalon Samuel graces the Garrison Savannah on Boxing...

Christmas Message: Bishop Michael Maxwell

Christmas Message from the Anglican Bishop of Barbados, Michael Maxwell.  Dear Barbadians and visitors to our nation, I greet you on this Christmas day that...

BAMP keeping eye on China Covid outbreak

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) has not dropped its guard with the discontinuation of the COVID-19 Emergency Directive and mask mandates. Instead, president...

Christmas Message: Prime Minister Mia Mottley

Christmas Message from Prime Minister Mia Mottley.  Fellow Barbadians and friends of Barbados, here at home, or wherever my message reaches you, I extend to...

Christmas Message: Dame Sandra Mason

Christmas Message from The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, President of Barbados.  It is with a feeling of thankfulness that I reach out to greet...

Good weather prediction for holidays

The Barbados Meteorological Services is predicting relatively clear skies for Barbados during this Christmas weekend. Senior meteorologist Racquel Davis said inclement weather should not be...

Icy blast hits 250m Americans and Canadians

Nearly 250 million Americans and Canadians are feeling the icy grip of a massive winter storm linked to at least 19 deaths ahead of...