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NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased patronage across several major festival activities. NCF...

Suriname prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for man with HIV accused of rape

Paramaribo, Suriname – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison sentence for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of...

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as new US Attorney General

United States President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general – the nation’s top law enforcement official. The...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the...

Prow takes pride in gold medal

For Barbados squash champion Margot Prow, winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games is still a...

WI miss out on series win

Pakistan in control

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

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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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‘Don’t waste education’

TOO MANY STUDENTS are leaving school without certificates, says chief executive officer and registrar of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr Wayne Wesley. However, he...

Heat on Marshall

ATTORNEY GENERAL DALE MARSHALL is coming under more fire for comments meant to reassure the public when he said that the recent spate of...

‘CSME vital to region’s progress’

FULLY IMPLEMENTING the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) remains the region’s best chance of attaining the transformation it needs, especially at this time...

Dream debut for Linton

NEW SIGNING Demar Linton scored twice on his debut as Potential Ballers opened their campaign in the Barbados Football Association (BFA) Republic Cup with...

Truss vows tax cuts after winning vote to be next British PM

London – Liz Truss will become Britain’s next prime minister after winning a leadership race for the governing Conservative Party on Monday, vowing to...

CXC concerned at students leaving school without certification

Castries – The Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) expressed its concern on Monday at “the great number of students” leaving the education system without...

SVG Attorney General stepping down

Kingstown – Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves confirmed on Monday that Attorney General Jaundy Martin is leaving the position. Gonsalves said Matin was not renewing...

TKR Women get revenge to lift WCPL title

Basseterre – Trinbago Knight Riders Women exacted revenge for their loss in the 6IXTY when they beat Barbados Royals by 10 runs in the...

Two more die from COVID-19 and 59 new cases identified

Health authorities in Barbados reported on Monday that two more elderly people are the latest to die from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and 59...

Tourism stakeholders to meet in Caymans next week

Acting Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), Neil Walters said he believes the interaction between the media, and regional and international tourism...