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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...

Elderly man loses home to fire

An elderly man lost his home and all of his possessions to fire this evening at Hopewell, Christ Church. The incident happened a stone’s throw...

Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Pakistan expectedly completed a straightforward win over the West Indies on Wednesday’s penultimate day to halt a slide of...

Decomposed male body found in St John

The decomposed body of a male was discovered at Upper Belle Canfield, Hothersal, St John, around 9:15 a.m. today. Detectives were conducting investigations in 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

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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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Ishmael urges organisations to foster relationships between youths and seniors

Acting Minister of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment, Davidson Ishmael has appealed for community-based organisations to develop new partnerships, which can eliminate ageism and...

PSVs pleading for talks over fuel costs

The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) is calling for an urgent meeting with Government over gas prices. Communications, information and marketing officer Mark A....

Chief Magistrate: Parents need help

Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes has called for a national parenting programme to help families with issues. “If we do not get that national parenting programme,...

Netball ‘at crossroads’

Netball has made a backward step and is crying out for a new strategic plan and focus after the calamity of the Commonwealth Games. Former...

Some gain, some pain

Three weeks after Government implemented reductions on a basket of goods, customers are reporting that while they have seen savings, there have been price...

Kenyans anxious for news on next president

Nairobi – Kenyans crowded around radios and televisions on Thursday, increasingly anxious for news of who their next president might be, two days after...

Sinclair gets spot in Windies ODI squad

St John’s – Kevin Sinclair was named the only newcomer in the West Indies 14-member squad on Thursday for their series of three One-day...

Release of 2022 CXC exam results by September

Students awaiting results from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will know their grades by month-end. According to a news release from the Barbados-based regional examinations...

COVID-19 update for August 10

Health authorities reported on Thursday that another 431 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was detected in Barbados. According to a news release from...

Satellite pics show devastation at Russian air base in Crimea

Kyiv – Satellite pictures released on Thursday showed devastation at a Russian air base in Crimea, hit in an attack that suggested Ukraine may...