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Clean Up Barbados with Green Nation

On Saturday, September 19, hundreds of Barbadians will roll up their sleeves across the island for the annual Green Nation Clean-up, taking place one...

BLPC powering a nation for 115 years

For 115 years, the story of electricity in Barbados has been closely connected to the island’s social and economic development. From the first electricity...

Shooting at Westbury Road

Update The Barbados Police Service has confirmed the death of a man who was shot at Morris Gap, Westbury Road, St Michael, earlier today. Police public...

Bim Got Talent joins forces with New York team

Barbados is witnessing a powerful demonstration of what can happen when international and homegrown partners unite around the development of young people. Bim Got Talent’s...
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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in...

One prison bus ‘is ridiculous’

Defence attorney Verla De Peiza has described the situation of having one bus transporting prisoners around the island as “a ridiculous state of affairs”. Her...

Bees spent nearly three times as much as Dems in 2026 poll

The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spent almost three times more than its main rival, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), in its bid to...

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Green, de Kock eliminate Patriots, put Tridents within sight of playoffs

The South African duo of Chris Green and Quinton de Kock produced match-winning performances to push the Barbados Tridents within one win of the...

BOA pushing by-laws update

BLPC powering a nation for 115 years

For 115 years, the story of electricity in Barbados has been closely connected to the island’s social and economic development. From the first electricity...

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More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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Another COVID-related death

Barbados recorded yet another COVID-19 related death. An 87-year-old woman succumbed to the viral illness on Saturday, August 6. Her passing has brought the COVID-19...

Sports Minister congratulates Commonwealth athletes

Minister of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith, has joined with the rest of the Barbadian public in congratulating Sada Williams, on her...

Barbadians take advantage of free eye service

Barbadians with eye issues can have their eyes tested and glasses provided free of charge through Great Shape Inc. Programme director Dr Steven Stern said...

Police say investigations continuing into big drug haul

The Barbados Police Service has broken the silence on a multi-million dollar drug bust here last week. Public Affairs and Communications Officer, acting inspector Rodney...

Man charged with murder of elderly woman

Police have arrested and charged Richard Ricardo Jordan, 51 years, with the murder of Gloria Leacock. Jordan, of No Fixed Place of Abode, is scheduled...

Former Haitian senator assassinated

  PORT AU PRINCE – A former senator who worked for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor was assassinated in an upscale neighborhood near...

Kyrgios wins in Washington

Nick Kyrgios says the past year has been "an incredible transformation" after he beat Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka to win the Citi Open and claim...

How To Cook Like A Bajan: Season 4 Episode 7

Talk about elevating pantry staples! Chef Rosy knocked it out of the park with her Chicken Livers, Jeweled Rice, Okra Fries and Red Onion Salad. She...

JetBlue over-hiring as airline exodus continues

The boss of US low-fare carrier JetBlue has said it is necessary to over-hire staff because of the rate at which people are still...

Dazzling Golden Soca

From Lil Statis to Lil’ Rick, Golden Soca 2022 was a movie! The cast of 17 stellar live performers including three Crop Over monarchs, two...