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PM Mottley pays tribute to former BLP stalwart Clyde “Cannon” Holder

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has expressed condolences following the passing of Clyde “Cannon” Holder, describing him as a loyal Barbados Labour Party stalwart...

Wanted man turns himself in after five years

Nicholas Andre McIntosh, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued in April 2021, is now in police custody. McIntosh presented himself to...

Jason Arday death ‘tragedy on so many levels’ says PM

Andy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...
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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...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

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...

Barbadians Forde and Bishop star as Kings edge Falcons

Barbadian allrounders Matthew Forde and Joshua Bishop came up clutch for Saint Lucia Kings in a topsy-turvy Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match...

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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Ward: Masks reduce respiratory illness

Medical Officer of Health, Dr Carl Ward, believes certain behaviours associated with the COVID-19 restrictions seem to have assisted in cutting down asthma-related visits...

Queen Elizabeth celebrates 96th birthday

The Queen is celebrating her 96th birthday on Thursday in Sandringham. Britain's longest-reigning monarch travelled by helicopter to her Norfolk estate, where she is being...

French election: Macron and Le Pen clash in televised debate

The two candidates for the French presidency have gone head to head in their only televised debate, ahead of Sunday's second-round run-off vote. Far-right leader...

Portvale still grinding

Operations at Portvale Sugar Factory have continued for three consecutive days without any issues being reported. The Blowers, St James factory recommenced grinding and receiving...

Grenada government to hold final marijuana consultation

ST GEORGE’S – The Grenada government on Wednesday said it would hold its final public consultation on the decriminalisation of marijuana on Friday as...

Tinkov criticises “crazy war” in Ukraine

A Russian oligarch has lambasted the country’s “massacre” in Ukraine and called for an end to the “crazy war”. Oleg Tinkov wrote in a profanity-littered...

Baker earns hosts 42nd medal

Amelie Baker brought a celebratory ending to Team Barbados’ participation at the 35th CARIFTA Aquatic Championships with a bronze medal performance in the Open...

PM: Regulations not across board

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has joined other CARICOM leaders voicing objection to the imposition of the harsh sanction and regulation of their financial...

BARP: Plan early for retirement

Too many retirees may be facing a miserable existence, says Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) president Marilyn Rice-Bowen. This is why it is so...

Deputy DPP: Two deserve jail

If ever there were people who deserved to be jailed for their plot to flatten a woman’s bank account and then to get rid...