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Longer time for Common Entrance Exam

The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) isn’t going anywhere for the time being. The Ministry of Education Transformation has delayed the implementation of its...

CCJ president responds to press reports on leaked correspondence

Port of Spain, Trinidad – President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, Friday condemned “in the strongest possible terms”...

Barbados under flash-flood watch

As a strong tropical wave begins to affect the island, triggering pockets of moderate to heavy showers from tonight, the Barbados Meteorological Services is...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...
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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...

Danger to society’ remanded

Declaring that Jeffrey David Yearwood was “a clear and present danger to society”, Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick remanded him to prison when he appeared...

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...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

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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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389 COVID deaths in Barbados

Barbados’ COVID-19 deaths have now risen to 389, with the passing of an 89-year-old fully vaccinated man, who died on Thursday, April 21. Minister of...

Bizzy says sun power can save country US$200 million yearly

Prominent businessman Ralph “Bizzy” Williams said Barbados can be entirely powered by sun, saving the country US$200 million a year. “We are throwing that away...

Florida’s governor signs law revoking Disney powers

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill dissolving Walt Disney World's self-governing status in the state. The move is seen as retribution for...

UK: Some supermarkets set limits on sale of cooking oil

Some supermarkets are limiting how much cooking oil customers are able to buy as supplies are hit by war in Ukraine. Tesco is allowing three...

Guyana: Local group wins multi-million dollar contract

Georgetown – A consortium has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to support future construction activities of the US-based oil giant, ExxonMobil. NRG Holdings, a...

‘Strong concerns’ about BL&P call

An attorney at law has strong concerns about the lone electricity company asking for a rate increase, charging that they were hiding pertinent information...

Report: COVID-19 levels continue to fall across the UK

London - The number of people who currently have coronavirus in the UK is continuing to fall, according to new data from the Office for...

Cricket season opens

Fields and hills around the island will ring today with a sound that is as sweet as a melodic calypso or groovy dancehall reggae...

Maloney seeks top spot in Italy

Barbadian Formula 3 ace Zane Maloney returns to action in a confident mood ahead for this weekend’s second round of the 2022 FIA Formula...

Warning for gunmen

A High Court judge has shot down any idea that a fine is automatic for having an illegal firearm. And, said Justice Christopher Birch, the...