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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...

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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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“Lions share” of 2023 oil production to come from Guyana, Brazil

Oil production in Guyana and Brazil is expected to substantially increase in 2023, successfully anchoring production growth in the Latin America region, according to...

Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper

Rapper Tory Lanez has been found guilty of shooting fellow hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. A jury in Los Angeles convicted the 30-year-old...

Spend wisely during the holidays

Make the most of what you have. That’s the suggestion from chartered accountant Malika Chow to parents and guardians who may have limited money but...

Five Windies players sold at IPL auction

New Delhi, India – Former West Indies Twenty20 International captain Nicholas Pooran headed five players from the Caribbean picked up in the Indian Premier...

AOPT: Take responsibility for your health

Commuters on public service vehicles (PSVs) are being advised to take full responsibility for their own health, even as the Alliance Owners of Public...

BVI Premier encouraging residents to participate in same sex marriage debate

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called  residents to participate in healthy debate in the territory, including on the issue of the recently announced referendum for same-sex...

Butcher appointed a selector to West Indies men’s senior & youth panels

Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the appointment of Roland Butcher, as a Selector to the West Indies Men’s Senior & Youth Panels. Butcher is a former...

Bannister hands down decision in Warren Mottley inquest

Gross negligence by the doctors who were involved in the care of Warren Mottley. That was the decision of Coroner Graveney Bannister moments ago as...

Riding the Rollercoaster: Learning During and Post Pandemic

Resurgence: This series of essays curated by the National Cultural Foundation's Literary Arts Officer, Karra Price, features the thoughts and commentaries of Barbadians immersed...

Illegal marriage ring in St Kitts & Nevis

Basseterre, St Kitts – Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew says the authorities have uncovered “ a ring” resulting in illegal marriages taking place here...