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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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PM offers support to Cubans

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has expressed solidarity with the government and people of Cuba, and offered any assistance Barbados can render, following a...

Job creation beats forecasts in US

Washington - Hiring in the United States remained strong in April despite concerns that fast rising prices and other economic disruption could lead to...

Brazil’s ‘Lula’ launches presidential campaign

Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has launched his campaign for October's presidential election. At a rally, the left-winger called on Brazilians to...

First cannabis consumption lounge opens in St Vincent

Kingstown – The first cannabis consumption lounge in St Vincent and the Grenadines opened late Friday at the Coconut Grove Beach club, with people...

Hundreds applying for cruise jobs

Hundreds of Barbadians are not letting the opportunity to work on a cruise liner pass them by. Managing director of Trinity Recruitment Services Inc., Judeen...

Man stabbed to death while praying

Moments before O’Neal ‘Mike’ Farmer was fatally stabbed in The City on Friday night, he got down on his knees to pray. However, although the...

BIU’s US$10m expansion

The Bridgetown International University (BIU) School of Medicine is set to expand its campuses in Barbados, which could see a US$10 million investment. And Barbados...

Saffie’s entry falls short

Ace Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph came up short in the prestigious Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs last night, with his entry, White Abarrio, failing...

‘Steel houses’ to be ready in four months, says Sutherland

Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance Dwight Sutherland has given the assurance that despite challenges related to the construction of 150 steel-framed houses imported...

Cuba: 25 dead after explosion rocks Saratoga Hotel

Havana - At least 25 people have died and more than 60 have been hospitalised after a massive explosion rocked one of Cuba's most...