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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...

Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said 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...

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...

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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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Man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges

A St. Michael man has been remanded to prison after appearing in court on firearm-related charges. Keimar Orlando Payne, 42, of 1st Avenue, Eckstein Village,...

Man charged in $40,000 cannabis importation case

A St. John man has been charged following the seizure of cannabis valued at an estimated $40,000. Shamar Azariah Richard Grosvenor, 28, of #2 Apartment,...

Man charged with firearm, serious bodily harm offences

Update Davio Nate Harding, 23, of Blackman Field, Pineland, St. Michael, was remanded to Dodds after being charged with use of a firearm and serious...

Man charged with serious bodily harm

Update Sheldon Rondelle Atherley, 49, of Clements Avenue, Bush Hall, St. Michael, was remanded to Dodds today after being charged with serious bodily harm in...

Fire guts old Pierhead property in The City

Update Fire officers remain on the scene of a blaze which gutted the old Pierhead property in The City overnight. Station Officer Roger Bourne said...

AOPT welcomes relief on fuel and dashcam costs

Head of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) Roy Raphael has welcomed Government’s Budget measures in relation to energy, describing them as a...

Concern over weed smoking in public

The National Council for Substance Abuse (NCSA) is concerned about what it describes as a dangerous and widespread misunderstanding among Barbadians that recreational cannabis...

Mooney, King carry Aussies to comfortable win in series opener

Beth Mooney’s masterful half century and Alana King’s bowling heroics helped Australia Women register a convincing 43-run victory over West Indies Women in the...

Barbados joins temporary mechanism designed to resolve trade disputes

Barbados has officially become the 60th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to join the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA), a temporary...

Long-stay high

Barbados recorded its best ever performance for tourism arrivals last year, with more than 729 000 long-stay visitors. It surpassed the previous record of 704...