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Boisterous visitors must pay for damage

By Sandra Downes Magistrate Jared Richards assured an accused man on Wednesday that no damages will be paid to him “as a result of injuries...

AG: Bid to block extradition failed

The man who was extradited from Barbados to the United Kingdom (UK) last week failed in his bid to block the order just hours...

Crackdown on Two Sons

A multi-ministry crackdown has forced the temporary closure of one of Barbados’ oldest funeral homes. This action has left Government trying to remove 17 unclaimed...

Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said 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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

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...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

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Bajans borrowing more

Institutions and households are borrowing more money from financial institutions. They secured about $264 million in loans during the six-month period ended June 30, the...

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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Bajans making ‘solid’ investments

Some Barbadians are sustaining and, in some cases increasing, their investments in financial assets despite an erosion of their spending power by rising food...

St James residents on high alert

Some areas of St James are under assault by unscrupulous individuals, prompting a major response by Government and law enforcement. On Saturday, more than 100...

St Kitts: Dismissed minister defends position on social media

Charlestown – Nevis Premier Mark Brantley charged late Tuesday that he and five other Cabinet ministers were fired for standing up for their country...

513 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory recorded 513 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 232 males and 281 females, from the 1 697 tests conducted on...

TRACED: Jade Sapphaire Patricia Cole

Jade Sapphaire Patricia Cole, 14, of Wanstead Gardens, St Michael, who was reported missing on Sunday, April 17, by her mother Kristle Cole, has...

Man succumbs to COVID-19; toll at 431

The coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll has climbed to 431, after a 70-year-old man passed away from the virus today, Wednesday, May 11. He was fully...

Dodds denies COVID-19 outbreak

As Barbados deals with the fourth wave of COVID-19, Dodds Prison again has not been spared the infections. However, Acting Superintendent of Prisons DeCarlo Payne...

Sri Lanka: Protests continue; former PM flees to naval base

Security forces are deployed across Sri Lanka with orders to shoot looters on sight amid continuing protests at the government's handling of a devastating...

Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

Apple has announced that it is discontinuing its original music player, the iPod touch. The firm says it will remain available to buy "while...

Elon Musk would reverse Trump’s Twitter ban

Elon Musk says if his bid to buy Twitter is successful he will reverse Donald Trump's ban from the platform. The richest man in the...