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Minor among two remanded on theft and firearm charges

A 22-year-old St Philip man and a juvenile charged in connection with robbery and use of a firearm, were both remanded to Dodds Prison...

Police renew appeal for wanted Nigerian man

Police have issued a fresh appeal for anyone who may know the whereabouts of Nigerian national Chidi Uzomba who is wanted in connection with...

Barbados Accreditation Council pushes to improve qualification system

The Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC) continues to work with Government as it advances the development of the Barbados Qualifications and Credit Framework, but recognises...

Mother forfeits $50 000

She lost one son six years ago and the other one, who was recently convicted of that son’s death, caused her to lose $50...
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Respect the cane!

Barbadians are being urged to be more vigilant and respectful of visually impaired people using white canes, as the National United Society of the...

Mother forfeits $50 000

She lost one son six years ago and the other one, who was recently convicted of that son’s death, caused her to lose $50...

Cleric: Families should not face financial stress inheriting homes

Reverend Graveney Bannister, a former magistrate, is putting a case for a tax ease on inherited homes. He referenced the rising cost of living, last...

Under-15 ballers off to World Cup

Barbados will take its place in football history when the island’s Under-15 boys’ team competes at the first-ever FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival. The...

Sammy appeals for support

Power hike concern

Questions and concerns are being raised about the fuel-related hike in electricity costs which Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) says is causing its...

Fitch flags SOE risk

Natalie Headley: She felt it. She fought it. She survived.

Given her family’s genetic history, Natalie Headley felt that one day breast cancer could eventually find her. And it did. But Natalie had long...

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Some PSV workers on strike

Some public service vehicle (PSV) workers are on strike. The decision to park their buses was organised by the Public Sector Vehicle Workers Association. Only...

Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC

Christa Pike is "up and walking" while in hospital after last week's botched attempt to execute her in the US state of Tennessee, a...

Wanted: Nigerian national Chidi Uzomba

The Barbados Police Service is asking the public for help in locating Nigerian national Chidi Uzomba, who is wanted for questioning in connection with...

Traffic delays expected for Chapman Challenge launch

Motorists should expect traffic delays on Friday as the Chapman Challenge is launched at the Garfield Sobers Sporting Complex. The launch will take place under...

Fitch keeps B+ rating with a positive outlook

Fitch has affirmed its B+ with a positive outlook credit rating for Barbados, dashing the authorities’ previous hope that the country would have received...

WHO Chief urges transparency amid Russia plague reports

The WHO said Wednesday it wanted more information from Russia on the death of a plague laboratory technician — and on reports of “a...

QEH warns of increased demand at Accident & Emergency

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is warning the public of increased demand at its Accident & Emergency Department (AED). Dr Anne-Marie Cruickshank, Head of the...

New drugs concern for doctors

The increasing use of methamphetamines and synthetic and semisynthetic cannabinoids in Barbados may spell trouble for medical practitioners. During a presentation entitled The Changing Drug...

Taylor’s all-round effort helps Windies sweep Zimbabwe

West Indies veteran Stafanie Taylor etched her name into the history books on Wednesday, becoming only the fourth woman to complete the double of...

Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year deal

Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive global rights to stream the Emmy Awards under a six-year deal, ending the ceremony's run on traditional US...