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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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24 COVID-related deaths in the community

Twenty-four people who died at home are determined to have had COVID-19. In a media release, the Ministry of Health and Wellness reported that over...

Williams for Worlds

Ace Barbadian quarter-miler Sada Williams has made the grade to compete at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon after capturing the women’s 400...

Activists: Shut down the GIS

A number of non-governmental organisations are calling for the Government Industrial School (GIS) to be abandoned and a reformative juvenile justice system in Barbados. Yesterday,...

Booked up for Mother’s Day

Many restaurants were booked solid yesterday as thousands of people celebrated Mother’s Day. At Paul Owens at the Beach House in Holetown, St James, restaurant...

Police investigating report of aggravated burglary

Police are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary which occurred about 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at Hythe Gardens, Christ Church. Police said...

Verstappen wins first Miami Grand Prix

Red Bull's Max Verstappen survived a late-race assault from title rival Charles Leclerc's Ferrari to win the inaugural Miami Grand Prix. Verstappen was cruising to...

Linton passes without ‘justice’ for family

Shirley Linton, the mother who lost her daughter and three grandchildren when an apartment building at Arch Cot, Brittons Hill, St Michael, collapsed 14...

Ukraine: Dozens feared dead after bomb hits school

Dozens of people are feared dead after a bomb hit a school in east Ukraine, where government forces are battling Russian troops and separatists. Luhansk...

394 new virus cases

Barbados recorded 394 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 180 males and 214 females, on Saturday, May 7, from the 1 320 tests carried out by...

Elderly man succumbs to COVID-19; toll at 406

Another elderly person died from coronavirus (COVID-19) on Saturday, May 7. He is a 91-year-old man, who was fully vaccinated. The death toll from the...