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Mottley: Barbados will continue to seek reparatory justice

Barbadians will soon be able to pursue postgraduate studies that place emphasis on reparations. As part of her statement on Emancipation Day today, Prime Minister...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

This year's Emancipation celebration began with a drum call, dance and fire breathing. From around 8:15 a.m., the four groups converged at JTC Ramsay Circle,...

AC rides “Legends” to calypso crown

Adrian “AC” Clarke is the new calypso monarch of Barbados. AC won his fourth title with 330 points, performing the immensely popular Legends From The...
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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...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

He was doing an old lady a favour by keeping her gun and he forgot he had it in his safe. This was the explanation...

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...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

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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WI wrap up victory over Bangladesh

NORTH SOUND – Left-handed opener John Campbell smashed a six over long-off from the uncomplicated off-spin of Najmul Hossain Shanto to seal a seven-wicket...

Dads feted on their day

Father’s Day was a quiet day for some, but for many others they went all out to ensure the men in their lives knew...

Upset mother cries out

A mother is questioning why it is taking so long to receive child maintenance payments. The woman, who asked not to be identified, said her...

COVID-19 Update for June 18

Seventy-three people – 34 males and 39 females – tested positive for COVID-19 from the 484 tests carried out on Saturday, June 18, by...

Some Greenland polar bears adapt to hunt without sea ice

Polar bears have long been seen as a symbol of global warming's damaging impact on the natural world. The bears rely on Arctic sea ice...

Ukraine war: President Zelensky visits front-line cities

The president of Ukraine has made a trip outside of the capital Kyiv to visit the southern cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa. Volodymyr Zelensky inspected...

Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon with an Achilles injury. Japan's Osaka has not played since the French Open and recently...

Roach level with Holding as WI eye victory

NORTH SOUND – Exemplary pacer Kemar Roach snatched his tenth five-wicket haul in Tests to put the hosts on the verge of victory in...

Humphrey warns abusers of elderly

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey has signalled a warning that those who continue to abuse the elderly will feel the...

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Greenidge: IMF best bet for financial assistance