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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of Police, becoming the first woman to hold the post in Barbados. The swearing-in ceremony took place...

Roach ruled out of second test against Sri Lanka

West Indies made two changes to their team for the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which bowled off...

Jacqueline Williams named for Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s

West Indian umpire Jacqueline Wiliams has been named to stand in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s on...

LIVE: Barbados Grand Prix – Athlete Enrichment Panel Discussion

A Panel Discussion featuring Regional Olympians, a conversation with some of the Caribbean’s top athletes as they share insights and lessons to inspire the...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

Sex offender given 15-year sentence

Fifteen years. That’s the starting sentence Matthew Orlando King got for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl ten years ago. Saying that she believed King...

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium...

Plans for small business centre

Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Back in February 1998 she was given 24 to 48 hours to live. Her parents, Reverend Trevor and Eslyne Daniel, were told to call...
 

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Vasquez embracing versatility

Barbadian artiste Narii Vasquez will soon be releasing her first EP. Titled Locked In, the EP contains nine tracks and will be hitting the airwaves on...

Call for brand-name cancer drugs

Cancer survivor, Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw, is making a case for access to the brand-name drugs for cancer patients. She told the House of...

Gun violence ‘a health crisis’

Government is treating gun violence as a health crisis and there will be changes in the penal system before the end of year, Acting...

Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle’s speech

Former US President Barack Obama was visibly moved as his wife Michelle Obama saluted his work during the opening of the new Obama Presidential...

David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win

Jonathan David bagged a hat-trick as Canada secured ​their first ever World Cup finals victory and boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stages with a...

Rape accused remanded

A man accused of having sex with a woman who suffers from a mental and physical disability, and who is incapable of consenting to...

IDB loan to help energy sector

Barbados’ energy sector is in line for a major boost now that Government has secured approval for a US$150 million loan from the Inter-American...

CARICOM EPG to schedule visit to Haiti “as soon as possible”

The  Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Eminent Persons Group (EPG) says it will schedule a visit to Haiti “as soon as possible” as it continues to...

Barbadian music icon Sir Charles Emile Straker passes away

Barbados lost one of its most celebrated cultural figures this morning with the passing of Sir Charles Emile Straker, the co-founder, lead singer and...

‘Elevated’ alert level

The price of produce is set to rise should there be prolonged drought in Barbados. Chief executive officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society James Paul...