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Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Trinidad rocked by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

PORT OF SPAIN – Trinidad and Tobago was rocked by a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Wednesday, the Seismic Research centre...

Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The Portuguese striker posted an image...

Rowe seeks audit of NHC repairs

Member of Parliament for St Michael North West Neil Rowe has raised questions about the funding of one of the National Housing Corporation’s home...
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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...

ZR driver eagerly pleads guilty

From the time Magistrate Jared Richards called Shaquille Ashane Scott’s name yesterday, the ZR driver jumped out of his seat, rushed inside the dock...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The Portuguese striker posted an image...

Economy in ‘position of strength’

Faster investment execution, stronger productivity, and improved traded -sector performance. Barbados’ economic growth prospects for the rest of this year hinge on these three factors,...

Bajans borrowing more

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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BCA’s piggyback plan

No Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches, no problem. The Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) has major plans of combining with the climax of the “sweetest summer...

Barbados to start repaying IMF

With its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme expiring at the end of September, Government is expected to start repaying the $850 million it borrowed...

Intended to talk; ‘things went bad’

Accused Conroy Ramsay told police he and his ex-girlfriend Kimberly Hinds were fighting and “things went bad”. This was the testimony of Inspector Winston Goddard...

Tourism spurs double-digit growth in Barbados economy

Barbados’ economy has continued its climb out of recession, growing by 11.8 per cent between January and March mainly because of a big rebound...

COVID-19 Update for April 26

There were 473 new COVID-19 cases, 192 males and 281 females, recorded from the 1 434 tests carried out on Tuesday, April 26, by...

CXC exams postponed by three weeks

Regional examination body, the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), has delayed its suite of exams by three weeks. Following a special meeting today of CXC’s Council,...

TRACED: Takori Raheim Best

Twelve-year-old Takori Raheim Best, of Munroe Road, Haggatt Hall, St Michael, who was reported missing by father Bilver Emilient on April 14, has been...

COB Co-operative Credit Union: Financial Literacy

Financial institutions play a pivotal role in a society as they provide a variety of information on financial topics to ensure populations are financially...

Guyana, Suriname iron out fishing licences

Paramaribo – President of the Suriname Seafood Association (SSA), Udo Karg, says he is against government providing licences to Guyanese fishermen amid complaints of...

Rain could offset Guineas Raceday

Upsets could be looming when the Barbados Turf Club stages the day-night Barbados Guineas Raceday at the Garrison Savannah from 4:15 p.m., today. Two days...