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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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US human rights group condemns ‘unlawful’ US boat strike in the Caribbean  

The United States human rights group, Human Rights Watch, has condemned the latest US military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea that...

Opening ceremony of CARIFTA Aquatics Championships showcases Caribbean’s culture, identity

The 39th edition of the CARIFTA Aquatics Championships officially got underway on Friday during an impressive, culturally explosive opening ceremony here at the Stade Georges...

Missing: Joseph Brathwaite

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 85-year-old Joseph Brathwaite, also known as “Norman” or “Nou”, of Gill Land, Eastmont, St John. Brathwaite was...

BRA tax clinics to begin today

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) begins its series of tax clinics today, offering taxpayers timely in-person support during the peak filing period. Taxpayers can access...

Close call for some

A few Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidates predictably failed to garner enough votes to hold on to their $250 deposits, as did the Leader...

Teen charged with robbery and wounding

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with robbery and wounding with intent in connection with an incident on March 27. Jaheim Remere Holder, of Licorish...

PM: CWI not only game in town

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has told Cricket West Indies (CWI) that this country will “not depend exclusively” on it for cricketing opportunities and...

Injury to Simmonds opens door to fellow pacer Jediah Baldes

Barbados Pride have been forced to make a change to their 13-member squad for the first match of the revamped Regional Four-day First-class Championship. Jediah...

Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively’s claims in harassment lawsuit against Baldoni

A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims in a sexual harassment lawsuit that actress Blake Lively filed against her It Ends with...

Gunman’s jail time amended

From 686 days to 199. That was the amended jail term imposed on self-confessed gunman Antonio Fernando Athelston Corbin when he reappeared in the No....