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PM Mottley pays tribute to former BLP stalwart Clyde “Cannon” Holder

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has expressed condolences following the passing of Clyde “Cannon” Holder, describing him as a loyal Barbados Labour Party stalwart...

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...
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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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Five Caribbean countries to benefit from new IICA initiative

 The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has introduced a new initiative designed to strengthen the competitiveness, operational efficiency and market access of...

Top appointments may be historic

Significant changes are on the horizon for law enforcement agencies, with the Barbados Police Service and the Barbados Prison Service both expected to undergo...

Staying in the Game – Rockley Golf Club celebrates 100 years

Hitting the 100-mark is no small feat. In the world of sports, it is an achievement that tells a story of big wins, tough...

Car fire in Bush Hall, St Michael

The Barbados Fire Service was on the scene of a car fire in Bush Hall, St Michael earlier. No injuries were reported. More details as...

Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online. It...

Person of Interest now in police custody

Shane Callender, 43, of Lammings Park, St. Joseph, is now in police custody after being the subject of a “Person of Interest” bulletin issued...

Victim in Bank Hall fire identified

Shanell Smith, 51, of Bank Hall Main Road, St. Michael, has been identified as the victim of a fatal house fire in the area. The...

Bandleaders stand firm on decision about models’ skin tone

Amid some public criticism that a number of Crop Over bands are relying heavily on fair-skinned women and Trinidadian models for their costume photoshoots and band...

CWI responds to leaving Oval off list

Barbados has been told that it is a “preferred venue” and it will be “strongly considered” to host international cricket in the coming years...

PM Browne says election will be held in April

Prime Minister Gaston Browne Friday confirmed that he had written to Governor General, Sir Rodney Williams, advising him to dissolve Parliament for a general...