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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...

‘D’ big battle

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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Bubba’s Restaurant celebrating 30 years

Bubba’s Sports Bar and Restaurant is celebrating 30 years in business, having opened its doors on April 26, 1996, to an enthusiastic crowd, comprising...

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

Spirit Airlines is shutting down as a business after failing to secure a $500m (£368m) bailout from the Trump administration. The budget airline was in...

Former staff agree to 12% increase

Out-of-work former Berger Paints employees will get a 12 per cent salary increase back dated to January 2025. The paint company closed down on April...

Donation of supplies for Turner’s Hall students

Class 4 students at Hillaby Turner’s Hall received a donation of school supplies on Thursday, ahead of the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examinations on...

Call for more collaboration on curbing methane emissions

With Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley expected in France on Monday to participate in high-level talks on reducing harmful methane emissions, a Government minister...

Mexico to host 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship with Olympic, World Cup berths on the line

Concacaf has officially named Mexico as the host nation for the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship, which will run from July 24 to August 9. The...

Guyana remains confident of victory in its border dispute with Venezuela

The Guyana government Friday said it remains confident of securing victory at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding its border dispute with Venezuela. In...

Reggae Weekend ‘a success’

Barbados Reggae Weekend has been declared a resounding success, with larger crowds, seamless global streaming for the first time and organisers already turning their attention...

Regional countries to benefit from new initiative to deal with reduce plastic waste

Small business enterprises in the Eastern Caribbean are being given the opportunity to benefit from a community-driven action project on plastic pollution that has...

Walters: Growth not reaching public

The Democratice Labour Party (DLP) has chided the Mia Amor Mottley administration for continued reliance on a “narrow growth model” and over-reliance on tourism...