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Fatal accident in St James

There are reports of a fatal accident near the junction of Ronald Mapp Highway in Westmoreland St James. More details as they come.

Caribbean-American legislator probes federal data surveillance practices

Caribbean-American New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie has launched an inquiry into the federal government’s efforts to obtain personal data on New Yorkers through...

Police seek missing 15-year-old boy

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old boy who was last seen on Friday. Toreyan Andre Simmons, of Lot...

Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...
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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...

Bees spent nearly three times as much as Dems in 2026 poll

The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spent almost three times more than its main rival, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), in its bid to...

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Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...

TD Marin: Barbados has talent

BHTA reports growth in major tourism markets

Barbados has maintained a firm position as one of the Caribbean’s top destinations despite the challenges of a highly competitive and rapidly changing global...

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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Christ Church man on remand for theft

Nathan Emmanuel Malik Lovell, 25, of Inch Marlow, Christ Church has been charged with theft of, among other things, a van. The accused was remanded...

Some Bajans not feeling growth

Despite 20 consecutive quarters of economic growth, low inflation and falling debt, some Barbadians say they are not feeling the benefits in their daily...

‘Fix productivity puzzle for growth’

Barbados and other Caribbean countries can unlock more economic growth, but first they must fix the complex, yet surmountable, productivity puzzle. Key to this is...

Mental Health Advocate Tessa Chaderton-Shaw has died

Prominent mental health advocate Tessa Chaderton-Shaw has passed away. Shaw, who has held several high-level leadership roles related to public welfare and drug prevention in...

De Announcer: Review judging system

Calypsonian Ronnie De Announcer Clarke is calling for a review of the judging system used in the Pic O De Crop (PODC) competition. In an interview with Weekend Buzz following the...

Two killed following gold mine incident

PARAMARIBO – Police said that a second person has died at the Academic Hospital in Paramaribo following the tragic incident on Sunday at the...

Holder shines in IPL again

Jason Holder keeps impressing cricket fans watching the Indian Premier League (IPL). The West Indian again stood out with impressive figures of four wickets for...

Bajans flock to seek jobs with Disney Cruise Line

More than 140 Barbadians turned out last week for an information session on employment opportunities with Disney Cruise Line, signalling strong interest in overseas...

Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital

WASHINGTON - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ​hospitalised and is in "critical but stable condition," ‌his spokesperson said on Sunday. The...

‘Need for’ freedom of information law

Freedom of information legislation will allow people to ask tough questions and demand answers. Group senior executive at RJRGleaner Communications, Gary Allen, made the point...