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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...

Marshall remanded until September

Shazan Deron Marshall was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in Oistins Magistrates’ Court today charged with murder. Marshall, 21, of Parish...
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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...

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...

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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Drug charges denied

Shawayne Deshawn Williams made his first appearance on drug charges in the District “A” Magistrates’ Court yesterday. The 27-year-old, of Mahaica Gap, Green Hill, St...

Colombian national charged

A Colombian national held in a joint drug seizure in Barbados is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday. Oswaldo Rafael Acosta Aroca, 58 years,...

Trump uses FBI search to solicit campaign donations

Washington, D.C. – Former United States president Donald Trump tried on Tuesday to turn the news that the FBI had searched his Florida estate...

Windies focussed on doing their job, defiant King says

Kingston – West Indies batsman Brandon King brushed aside suggestions of pressure on players in the upcoming series against New Zealand, three Twenty20 Internationals...

Young entrepreneur spreading the word about climate change

A young entrepreneur with a passion for environmental issues is using the Adopt-a-Stop campaign to raise the awareness about climate change. Terry Cutting, 26, is...

Musk sells over 7 million Tesla shares

Tesla boss Elon Musk has sold another 7.92 million shares in the electric car maker, worth around $6.88b. The sales took place after the firm's...

Minister: 11-Plus 2023 likely

Minister of Education Kay McConney says she “suspects” that 2022 will not mark the last time children will be required to sit the Barbados...

Fisherman goes missing at sea

A well-loved fisherman who comes from a family of fisherfolk has gone missing at sea. The family of Leslie “Pollard” Clarke was still trying to...

Low-key return from Games

Several Barbadian athletes who competed at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, are back on home soil. They arrived home yesterday afternoon in two batches...

Accused’s pleas fail to help him

Loud protestations and a change of plea when he learnt he was being sent to Dodds Prison made no difference to where Neverlaine Rohan...