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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...

Pakistan in control

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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Concern over falling immunisation rate in Grenada

St George’s – The Grenada government Tuesday expressed concern that the percentage of children receiving childhood vaccines has fallen significantly and is urging parents...

Visits to resume at Geriatric Hospital

Clients at the Geriatric Hospital, Beckles Road, St Michael, will be allowed to receive visitors again, starting Sunday, May 15. However, a new system...

Teen remembers being fondled

He may not remember the conversation he had with his mother or kicking the sleeping person next to him but he definitely remembers being...

‘Grim summer’ for Port taxis

With no cruise ships scheduled to dock in Barbados before October, taxi operators at the Bridgetown Port are anticipating a “grim” summer, with some...

Fix pre-COVID-19 issues, says CDB

Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) president Dr Gene Leon is urging Barbados and the institution’s other borrowing member countries (BMCs) not to become fixated on...

Gooding-Edghill announces new QEH board

Minister of Health and Wellness Ian Gooding-Edghill today announced the appointment of members to serve on the board of directors of the Queen Elizabeth...

598 new virus cases

A total of 598 people, 263 males and 335 females, tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the 2 083 tests carried out on Monday,...

St Kitts: PM fires ministers; Parliament dissolved

Basseterre – Embattled Prime Minister DrTimothy Harris Tuesday said he had asked the Governor General, Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, to dissolve Parliament with immediate...

Schools remain safe, says minister

Despite a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Barbados attributed largely to the newer, more transmissible strains of the virus, so far there have...

Moise murder accused appears in Miami court

MIAMI – A former Haitian senator charged with the July 7 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise last year, Monday said he trusts the...