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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...

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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Trainers make final prep for Derby

Five trainers are finalising preparations to win the Barbados Derby on Saturday at the Garrison Savannah for the first time, despite being at the...

Mum: My son was loved by all

The late Tony McDonald Leacock was described as a friendly man who was loved by his community. The body of the 54-year-old, of Durants Village,...

BARP plan for younger members

Younger members of The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) will soon have access to a new health insurance plan. During a media briefing yesterday...

Bajans urged to learn family history

Discovering one’s family history can highlight illnesses that were prevalent in the bloodline and identify new cultural connections of which people may not have...

Police investigating shooting in Endeavour

One individual was hospitalised after a shooting on Tuesday in St James. Police said about 6:30 p.m., officers responded to Endeavour, near Orange Hill, for...

Police investigating fatal shooting in Eagle Hall

Police were investigating a shooting on Tuesday in Eagle Hall, St Michael, that has left one man dead. According to a statement from police, officers...

Police investigating shooting

Police have responded to a shooting incident in Eagle Hall, St Michael. (More details to come)

Former Soviet leader Gorbachev dies at 91

Moscow – Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War without bloodshed, but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, died on Tuesday...

Clarke and Stanford move up in police ranks

The Barbados Police Service celebrated the promotion of two inspectors on Tuesday. Jefferson Clarke is now a Senior Superintendent, and Christine Stanford is now a...

Cumberbatch wins four including feature in Canada

Winnipeg, MB – The hot form of Barbadian Renaldo Cumberbatch showed little sign of waning when the veteran jockey reeled off four wins on...