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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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Shortage of baby formula hits some American states

Major US pharmacies have restricted sales of baby formula in response to a worsening shortage of the special milk. CVS and Walgreens are among the...

Skeletal remains emerging as water in Lake Mead falls

More human remains have been found in Lake Mead, just one week after the body of a suspected murder victim was found in the...

Sri Lankans attack homes of MPs and ministers

Angry mobs in Sri Lanka have burned down several homes belonging to the ruling Rajapaksas and MPs, following clashes with government supporters. The violence capped...

George: No new variants

The Chief Medical Officer says there are no other COVID-19 variants here other than Omicron and the highly contagious subvariant, BA.2. Other countries are not...

Haynes not sold on tax reduction

Central Bank Governor Cleviston Haynes is not confident that Government can afford to cut taxes. He identified Government’s stretched finances and limited ability to borrow...

NAPSAC returns today

Organisers are expecting a high level of competition when the National Primary School Athletics Championship (NAPSAC) makes a welcomed return with a slightly new...

Cost of living woes

The high cost of living and the unavailability of certain commodities on supermarket shelves are making grocery shopping difficult for consumers. In recent times, global...

20-year-old charged with murder

Police have charged a 20-year-old man in connection with the death of a man who was shot in Baxters Road, St Michael last month. He...

Body discovered at Mings’ Black Rock home

Police investigating a suspicious smell coming from the home of an elderly man on the corner of Griffith Land and Black Rock Main Road,...

COVID-19 Update for May 8

There were 264 new COVID-19 cases, 121 males and 143 females, recorded on Sunday, May 8, from the 825 tests conducted by the Best-dos...