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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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FTX boss on bail

Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried will face home detention while awaiting trial in the US on charges that he defrauded customers and investors of...

Tannis wants three-way talks on Compact

President of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) Trisha Tannis believes that inflation and the continuing war between Russia and Ukraine could dampen some...

GIS wards urged to develop skills

The Government Industrial School (GIS) is transitioning to provide a structured education component for wards. And the donation of cosmetology equipment by the Barbados Labour...

Sada aiming to bring home gold

Barbados’ track darling Sada Williams wants to hear her country’s National Anthem being played at next year’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The record-breaking Commonwealth...

Killer being prepared to re-enter society

Six years ago, self-confessed killer Fabian Rommel Vaughan was sent to the Psychiatric Hospital until the Court’s Pleasure was known. However, he will soon be...

Inward Stretch, Outward Reach: Moving into the New Normal Post COVID

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...

VAT-free success

Scores of Barbadians took to The City on Wednesday to take advantage of the deals offered by the second VAT-free holiday ahead of the...

COVID protocols remain at the QEH

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will continue to observe some COVID-19 public health protocols until January 31 next year. In a media release signed by...

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital

Brazil great Pele's cancer has advanced, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is being treated. The three-time World Cup winner has been in hospital...

Haiti PM would welcome multinational task force

Port au Prince – Prime Minister Dr Ariel Henry says he hopes the international community will agree to a request for a multinational support...