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Central Bank seizes control of Zeemoney

The Central Bank of Barbados has seized management and control of Zeemoney (Barbados) Limited, citing concerns over the company’s financial position and business practices. The...

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...

DLP opposed to ‘rushed reform’

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says it is not opposed to education reform, but wants Government and the Ministry of Education Transformation to explain...

Wanted man Kemar Wharton turns himself in

Kemar Stephen Romel Wharton, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued on Thursday, August 13, is now in police custody. Wharton presented...
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Officials: Take extra care against measles

Barbados is being urged to tighten its defences against measles as the Americas confront their worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in more...

Man fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis trafficking and importation

A 29-year-old man has been fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to charges of trafficking and importing cannabis. Lynson Henderson Cox, of Lewis Gap, St Michael,...

DLP opposed to ‘rushed reform’

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says it is not opposed to education reform, but wants Government and the Ministry of Education Transformation to explain...

Tridents move top of CPL standings with second straight win

Barbados Tridents beat Saint Lucia Kings by nine runs in a close encounter on Sunday night to go top of the points table in...

Growing risks threaten financial stability

Barbados’ financial system is stable but local regulators are warning that global risks have intensified, increasing the likelihood of adverse spillovers into the domestic...

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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UN adopts Ghana’s slavery resolution, defying resistance from US, Europe

A resolution proposed by Ghana at the United Nations on Wednesday to recognise transatlantic ​slavery as the "gravest crime against humanity" and calling for reparations has been adopted...

ICAB: Tax administration system a challenge

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB) has highlighted the need for the country’s tax administration system to improve. ICAB chief executive officer Lisa...

KOMI not happy Oval left off CWI list

Kensington Oval remains ready and willing to host all forms of West Indies cricket whenever called upon. This is the clear and precise message from...

Death row inmate awaits decision

The inmate who might be the last condemned killer in prison is now waiting to find out if the Court of Appeal will quash...

Travellers face ‘unusually’ long wait times amid US disruptions

Travellers across the US are facing unusually long lines at airports, with some of the worst delays reported in Houston, where security wait times...

BHTA: US shutdown could hurt travel

The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is warning that while there has been no major fallout yet from long security lines at United...

Not guilty plea to attempted murder of Rihanna

LOS ANGELES – A Florida woman pleaded not guilty yesterday to the attempted murder of singer Barbadian superstar Rihanna after authorities said she fired gunshots at...

Man to appear in court on violent disorder charge

A St Michael man is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow to face one count of violent disorder. He is Paul O’Brian Stuart, 52 years,...

Person of Interest

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying and locating a person of interest who is wanted for questioning in connection with...

WANTED: Oneil Ricardo McDonald

Oneil Ricardo McDonald, 43 years, alias “Rico”, is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. McDonald, whose last known address is Hythe Gardens,...