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Deported Jamaicans opt to stay in Eswatini

Kingston, Jamaica – Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says the third Jamaican deported from the United States to the African nation of  Eswatini...

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 –...

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...

Public warned of counterfeit US currency in circulation

The Barbados Police Service says there is counterfeit United States Currency in circulation and is advising embers of the public and business community to...
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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...

Old sex cases brought forward

Justice Pamela Beckles has declared that she will be prioritising the trial of two sexual offence matters later this year because of their age. The...

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...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...

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 –...

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Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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FINA sets policy on transgender athletes

FINA, swimming's world governing body, has voted to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's elite races if they have gone through any part...

Harris names candidates, but no election date

BASSETERRE – Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris has named eight candidates to contest general elections in St Kitts-Nevis even though he has not yet...

Millions homeless after flooding in Assam

"There was water everywhere, but not a single drop to drink." That is how Ronju Chowdhary described the scene outside her house on Saturday. She...

Vaccination numbers being adjusted

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MHW) is adjusting the number of people who have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus owing to duplication...

High oil prices a major obstacle, says Santia

When it came to energy consumption, Barbados found itself in a catch-22 position over the last year. Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw made this clear...

Found guilty of murdering teen

Anderson Rodney Omar Best was found guilty of murder when his trial concluded in the No. 2 Supreme Court. Best, of Kings Court, Lodge Road,...

Roach aiming for 300 club

NORTH SOUND – Kemar Roach has taken aim at 300 Test wickets after crediting “blood, sweat, and tears” for the achievement of equalling the...

Cummins: Time for global plan

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has less than a decade to come up with firm plans concerning the future of the island’s tourism...

COVID-19 Update for June 19

Fifty-one new COVID-19 cases, 25 males and 26 females, were recorded from the 312 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on...

Missing man found hanging from tree

The body of a man who was found hanging from a tree on Sunday, has been identified as Rahim Camacho. Camacho, 24, of Mount Standfast,...