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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of Police, becoming the first woman to hold the post in Barbados. The swearing-in ceremony took place...

Roach ruled out of second test against Sri Lanka

West Indies made two changes to their team for the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which bowled off...

Jacqueline Williams named for Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s

West Indian umpire Jacqueline Wiliams has been named to stand in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s on...

LIVE: Barbados Grand Prix – Athlete Enrichment Panel Discussion

A Panel Discussion featuring Regional Olympians, a conversation with some of the Caribbean’s top athletes as they share insights and lessons to inspire the...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

Sex offender given 15-year sentence

Fifteen years. That’s the starting sentence Matthew Orlando King got for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl ten years ago. Saying that she believed King...

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium...

Plans for small business centre

Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Back in February 1998 she was given 24 to 48 hours to live. Her parents, Reverend Trevor and Eslyne Daniel, were told to call...
 

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Dwight Rouse passes away after illness

One of Barbados’ best and most beloved basketball players has passed away. Dwight Rouse, 66, who represented the country before switching gears to coaching died...

Flash flood watch in effect as tropical wave affects Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services issued a flash flood watch today as excessive rainfall could generate flooding across low-lying areas the island. These conditions are predicted...

Speeding Jamaican fined and deported

by Sandra Downes A Jamaican national, who appeared in the Holetown Magistrates’ Court on traffic violations earlier this month, has been fined and deported. Shavar Lashane...

Mikey and Blood have double shot at Party Monarch

Michael ‘Mikey’ Mercer and Mr Blood are the only artistes who have made it to finals of both segments of the Banks Party Monarch...

‘Locals First’

Barbados has been making sure citizens of the country are not losing out on employment opportunities. The assertion came yesterday from the country’s Chief Immigration...

NCF mourns passing of Sir Charles Emile Straker

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Sir Emile Straker, describing him as a national cultural treasure...

Central Bank explains salary payment delays amid BiMPay rollout

The Central Bank of Barbados has sought to reassure workers affected by delayed salary payments, stating that the issue is not a failure of...

Ambassador to the US Vic Fernandes pays tribute to the late Sir Charles Emile Straker

Barbados’ Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the OAS, Vic Fernandes, has paid tribute to the late Sir Charles Emile Straker,...

Tips on care for animals during drought and heatwave

Barbados is heating up and with the humidity rising, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can become a real risk for domestic animals, says veterinarian...

BUT supports schools’ closure

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has given its blessing to the early closure of 13 primary schools to make way for a major...