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Third man charged with 2021 murder

Police have charged a third man in connection with the April 9, 2021 murder of Tamesh Ramdas. He is Nicholas Andre McIntosh, 26, of Sargeant...

CWI names 22 players for High-Performance Under-19 Women’s Camp

Five Barbadians have been named in a squad of 22 of the Caribbean’s promising young female cricketers as Cricket West Indies (CWI) steps up...

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...
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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...

CWI names 22 players for High-Performance Under-19 Women’s Camp

Five Barbadians have been named in a squad of 22 of the Caribbean’s promising young female cricketers as Cricket West Indies (CWI) steps up...

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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Hearing of ‘public interest’ goes online

The next time attorneys meet to argue the constitutional motion challenging the validity of the Senate, they will be doing so virtually. Justice Cicely Chase...

Late pay being ‘sorted’

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey says the late payment issue affecting National Assistance Board (NAB) contract workers is being addressed. He...

AOPT wants in on back-to-school talks with ministry

The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) wants to know why the private stakeholders of the public sector transport are exempted from the national...

NAPSAC’s on

A scaled-down version of the National Primary Schools’ Athletic Championship (NAPSAC) will be off and running from next month. NAPSAC chairman Janelle Denny revealed yesterday...

Thomas keeps Hurricanes in the fight against Pride

Inconsistent bowling from Barbados Pride set the stage for Devon Thomas to hit his seventh first-class hundred and first of the season to propel...

Canada: Judge orders end to truckers’ bridge blockade

A Canadian judge has granted a court order to end a truckers' blockade of a vital trade link with the United States. The chief justice...

Panel against jabbing students

However, Dr Elizabeth Ferdinand maintains vaccines are safe

Hurricanes 202-4 in their 2nd innings vs Pride at tea

Leeward Islands Hurricanes were 202 for four in their second innings against Barbados Pride at tea on the third day of their first round...

403 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory recorded 403 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases - 173 males and 230 females - from the 1 972 tests...

Constitutional motion adjourned

The constitutional motion brought by former Attorney General Adriel Brathwaite, QC, challenging the constitutionality of Parliament has been adjourned until February 25. Madame Justice Cicely...