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Wanted man turns himself in after five years

Nicholas Andre McIntosh, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued in April 2021, is now in police custody. McIntosh presented himself to...

Jason Arday death ‘tragedy on so many levels’ says PM

Andy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

Prisoner escapes police custody

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Tyrese Leroy Farrell, alias “Twin”, of Ealing Park South, Christ Church, 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...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

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...

Barbadians Forde and Bishop star as Kings edge Falcons

Barbadian allrounders Matthew Forde and Joshua Bishop came up clutch for Saint Lucia Kings in a topsy-turvy Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match...

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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DLP calls for urgent review of school health issues

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling for a comprehensive review of schools, following a number of recent health and environmental issues. The DLP spokesperson...

UWU, BESCO dispute grinds on

The Barbados Energy & Sugar Company Inc. (BESCO) and the Unity Workers Union (UWU) continue to hurl accusations at each other as this year’s...

West Terrace celebrate NAPSAC glory

It was celebration time at West Terrace Primary School yesterday as staff and students toasted their success in last month’s National Primary Schools Athletics Championships...

Guyana to introduce automated passenger ID at CJIA

 The government says it will introduce an automated passenger identification system at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) to reduce processing times for Guyanese...

Woods to ‘step away and seek treatment’ after crash

Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after...

Fuel prices reduced effective midnight

Retail prices for gasoline, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will decrease from midnight tonight. Gasoline will now sell at $3.73 per litre, a...

CARIFTA team departs for Grenada

There was a buzz of excitement at Grantley Adams International Airport today, Tuesday as the first group of Barbados’ CARIFTA team departed for Grenada...

Man charged with cannabis offences granted bail

Derek Sebastian Abrahams, 49, of Windsor Road, Christ Church, has been charged with multiple drug offences following an incident on March 30. The Barbados Police...

Italy investigates Sephora and Benefit over marketing skincare to children

An Italian authority is investigating beauty brands Benefit and Sephora after they appeared to adopt a "particularly insidious" marketing strategy of using young influencers...

High Surf Advisory issued for western and northern coasts of Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a High Surf Advisory for the western and northern coastlines of Barbados, effective Tuesday night. Marine conditions...