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VIDEO: Food business at Eagle Hall hit by fire

Fire broke out at a well-known eatery at Eagle Hall, St Michael, this afternoon. Before the Fire Service arrived, members of the community helped...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased patronage across several major festival activities. NCF...

Suriname prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for man with HIV accused of rape

Paramaribo, Suriname – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison sentence for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of...

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...
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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...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the...

Prow takes pride in gold medal

For Barbados squash champion Margot Prow, winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games is still a...

WI miss out on series win

Pakistan in control

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

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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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British company Inchcape acquires Simpson Motors

Simpson Motors, which was founded by businessman Sir Kyffin Simpson 50 years ago, has been acquired by global automotive distributor Inchcape. In a statement released...

New bank notes harder to forge

Barbados’ new polymer notes will be difficult to duplicate with its high security features. Governor of the Central Bank Cleviston Haynes said he was pleased...

BVI Premier Andrew Fahie granted US$500 000 bail

Florida – A United States judge on Wednesday ruled that British Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier Andrew Fahie can be released on a US$500 000...

Living With La Soufriere: Episode 3

From agriculture, we turn our attention to tourism and business. In the third episode of Living With La Soufriere, Minister of Tourism Carlos James talks...

Republic Financial Holdings announces US$109.1 million profit

Port of Spain – Chairman of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), Vincent Pereira, announced Wednesday a US$109.1 million profit for the half-year ended March...

621 new virus cases

Barbados recorded 621 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 278 males and 343 females, from the 1 825 tests carried out on Tuesday, May 3, by...

Ionics Desalination Plant remains offline

The issues being experienced at Ionics Desalination Plant continue today and it remains offline. As a result, production has been increased from the Belle Pumping...

TRACED: Pearl Carmen Marshall

Pearl Carmen Marshall, 90 years, of Birch Path, Pinelands, St Michael who was reported missing on Monday, has been found and is safe. She returned...

Another man dies from COVID

A 67-year-old man is the latest COVID-19 casualty. He was vaccinated, and passed away on Tuesday, May 3.  The number of deaths from the virus...

US Supreme Court says leaked document on abortion is real

Washington - A leaked document suggesting millions of United States women could lose the legal right to abortion is genuine, the Supreme Court's chief...