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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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PM calls for reflection amid ongoing challenges on Good Friday

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is urging Barbadians to reflect on national values and unity as the country observes Good Friday. In her message, the...

Artemis II leaves Earth’s orbit on track for far side of the Moon

The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission have now left the Earth's orbit, after their Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for a...

Barbados described as one of safest destinations in the Caribbean and the Americas

 The chief executive officer of  the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, Andrea Franklin, says the international recognition of the island as one of the safest...

Cops urged to lead strategically

Senior law enforcement officers from across the region were yesterday reminded that the future of policing rests not only on operational skills, but on...

Gall Hill old library ‘in a state’

Concern is mounting among some residents of Gall Hill, St John, over the deteriorating condition of the old branch library, which they say has...

19-year-old remanded on violent disorder charge

Tarrell Andre Cumberbatch will spend most of April on remand at Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). Cumberbatch, 19 years, of no fixed place of abode, was...

Traffic changes for Oistins Fish Festival

The Oistins Fish Festival will be held in Oistins, Christ Church, from Friday, April 3, 2026 to Monday, April 6, 2026. As a result,...

Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after mounting frustration with her performance, especially over the release of...

Coach Hill folk on edge after attacks

Residents of Coach Hill, St John, are calling for urgent intervention as fear spreads throughout the district following a series of destructive incidents allegedly...

Visitor to be sentenced next week for trafficking

After bringing almost 60 pounds of marijuana into Barbados over the weekend, a Canadian national will be sentenced next week. Ronald George Collins, 61, from...