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Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran deal

President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman - a US ally - if it "gets in the way" of his administration's own talks...

Central Bank seizes control of Zeemoney

The Central Bank of Barbados has seized management and control of Zeemoney (Barbados) Limited, citing concerns over the company’s financial position and business practices. The...

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...

DLP opposed to ‘rushed reform’

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says it is not opposed to education reform, but wants Government and the Ministry of Education Transformation to explain...
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Officials: Take extra care against measles

Barbados is being urged to tighten its defences against measles as the Americas confront their worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in more...

Man fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis trafficking and importation

A 29-year-old man has been fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to charges of trafficking and importing cannabis. Lynson Henderson Cox, of Lewis Gap, St Michael,...

DLP opposed to ‘rushed reform’

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) says it is not opposed to education reform, but wants Government and the Ministry of Education Transformation to explain...

Tridents move top of CPL standings with second straight win

Barbados Tridents beat Saint Lucia Kings by nine runs in a close encounter on Sunday night to go top of the points table in...

Growing risks threaten financial stability

Barbados’ financial system is stable but local regulators are warning that global risks have intensified, increasing the likelihood of adverse spillovers into the domestic...

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...
 

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Three Bajans advance to CARIFTA track finals

Barbados enjoyed a decent start in the opening session of the 49th edition of the CARIFTA Games here in Kingston, Jamaica with three athletes...

Two elderly women succumb to COVID-19; toll at 383

Two women, aged 84 and 94, passed away from coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday, April 15. They were both fully vaccinated and their deaths have brought...

One dead, two injured in City shooting

One man is dead and two others are being treated for injuries in the wake of a shooting incident at Baxter’s Road, The City. The...

Commonwealth Education Ministers to meet in Nairobi

NAIROBI – Fifty-four Education Ministers from the Commonwealth, including those from the Caribbean, are among top policymakers set to meet here later this month...

Undocumented immigrant can’t claim lottery winnings in Belgium

An Algerian man who won US$270 000 on a €5 scratchcard in Belgium is struggling to claim his winnings because of his undocumented status. The...

Twitter preparing for possible hostile takeover

Twitter's board has armed itself against a possible hostile takeover – a day after billionaire Elon Musk made a $43bn offer to buy the...

Arizona: Dead animals found in freezer

Police in Arizona have arrested a man after 183 animals, including dogs, cats and birds were found in his freezer. Michael Patrick Turland, 43, of...

Kevon Hinds looking to make CARIFTA history

Nineteen-year-old Kevon Hinds is the first Barbadian athlete with a chance of winning a medal at the 49th edition of the CARIFTA Games when...

Medal hunting in Jamaica

Jamaica has always been a happy medal hunting ground for Barbados at the CARIFTA Games. It is the place where Barbadian athletes have recorded their...

Residents unhappy with bridge closing

St Andrew residents are upset that another bridge in the parish has been closed suddenly. However, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry...