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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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COVID-19 update for August 29

Health authorities in Barbados reported on Tuesday that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) claimed the lives of three elderly men, while another 148 cases of...

No water to drink or flush toilets in U.S. city

Jackson, Ms – Marsha Lewis, a bartender in Mississippi’s state capital city, said she went to fill up her bathtub on Monday when she...

Union leader defends accepting T&T gov’t wage offer

Port of Spain – President of the Amalgamated Workers Union (AWU), Michael Prentice said he was described as a “Judas” and a leading member...

Cut back on political interference in NIS, CTUSAB says

The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has urged government to allow the board of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS)...

Police investigating possible drowning

Police in the Northern Division are investigating the suspected drowning at Paynes Bay Beach in St James. According to a statement from police, the body...

West Indies Women to host New Zealand Women

ST JOHN’S, Antigua - West Indies Women return to action on home soil when they host New Zealand Women in an eight-match white-ball tour...

Sandals sticking with the Caribbean

It has an all-inclusive hotel brand that is known beyond the Caribbean, but Sandals has no immediate plans to build one of its resorts...

St Lucia PM optimistic about tourism investment

CASTRIES –The St Lucia government says it is anticipating investments in the tourism industry to surpass EC$320 million as a result of negotiations with...

PSVs on board

The Alliance Owners Of Public Transport (AOPT) is fully on board with Government’s move to a cashless system, but it may not be able...

Squash players making gains

The future of Barbados’ squash is in good hands, but the sport still needs to be supported adequately to yield even greater results on...