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MISSING: Aaliyah Patricia Phillips

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing girl Aaliyah Patricia Phillips, 14 years, of Villa Road, Brittons Hill, St Michael. She left home...

Boisterous visitors must pay for damage

By Sandra Downes Magistrate Jared Richards assured an accused man on Wednesday that no damages will be paid to him “as a result of injuries...

AG: Bid to block extradition failed

The man who was extradited from Barbados to the United Kingdom (UK) last week failed in his bid to block the order just hours...

Crackdown on Two Sons

A multi-ministry crackdown has forced the temporary closure of one of Barbados’ oldest funeral homes. This action has left Government trying to remove 17 unclaimed...
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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...

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

Pakistan in control

Bajans borrowing more

Institutions and households are borrowing more money from financial institutions. They secured about $264 million in loans during the six-month period ended June 30, the...

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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Top cop: Force in control of crime

The Barbados Police Service is assuring the public they are in control of the crime situation in Barbados. In light of three shooting incidents on...

Mount Gay price hikes next year

Come next year, Barbados and the rest of the world will have to pay more for products from this country’s largest rum producer, Mount...

Delegates arrive for AfriCaribbean Trade Forum

About 135 Ethiopian Airlines passengers who flew from Lagos, Nigeria, touched down at the Grantley Adams International Airport on Wednesday morning. They arrived around 10:...

Weather system “slightly more organised”

The weather system located to the east-northeast of Barbados is becoming “slightly more organised”. In a statement, the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says it is...

New criteria for discharge from COVID-19 isolation

Starting September 1, people in COVID-19 isolation will now be discharged after seven days instead of ten. The Ministry of Health and Wellness says this...

COVID-19 Update for August 30

There were 147 new COVID-19 cases, 80 males and 67 females, recorded from the 614 tests conducted on Tuesday, August 30, by laboratories across...

U.S. concerned about India’s participation in Russia military exercises

Washington, D.C. – The United States is concerned about India’s plans to participate in joint military exercises with Russia, White House press secretary Karine...

ECLAC to host regional forum on climate action financing

Santiago – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) announced on Tuesday it will host a two-day regional forum on investment...

Patriots and Tallawahs set to open CPL

Basseterre – St Kitts & Nevis Patriots will launch the defence of their maiden Caribbean Premier League title when they face Jamaica Tallawahs in...

Goodridge is new BREA president

Specialist Robert Goodridge is the new president of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association Inc. (BREA). Goodridge is a renewable energy specialist with local and international...