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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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Duguid also named a senior minster as Cabinet is sworn in

Dr William Duguid was a surprise announcement as Senior Minister on the day the majority of people who will serve in the new Cabinet...

Windies set England 225 to win 3rd T20I

West Indies, sent in to bat, reached 224 for five from their allocation of 20 overs against England in the third Twenty20 International on...

Roach recalled to Windies ODI squad

Kemar Roach has been recalled to the West Indies One-Day International (ODI) cricket squad for the upcoming three-match series against India. Middle-order batsman Nkrumah Bonner...

England win the toss, fielding vs Windies in the 3rd T20I

England won the toss and decided to field against West Indies in the third Twenty20 International on Wednesday at Kensington Oval here. The Windies made...

Barbados economy poised for big rebound

The economy barely grew in 2021, but the Central Bank of Barbados is predicting a double digit expansion this year if all goes well. An...

Barbados Cabinet 2022

On January 24, Prime Minister Mia Mottley addressed the country and announced the following appointments. Dr William Duguid's appointment was announced today. Mia Amor Mottley: Prime Minister...

DLP tribute to Jean Holder

The following tribute was paid to the late Dr Jean Holder by the Democratic Labour Party. The Democratic Labour Party joins Barbados in mourning the transition...

Section of Highway 5 closed to vehicular traffic

C.O Williams Construction Limited will commence work today along a section of Highway 5 between Culpepper Road and Marley Vale, St Philip. The road will...

Trinidad: Face-to-face classes for secondary school students

Port of Spain – The Trinidad and Tobago government says secondary school students in Forms 1-3 will be required to attend classes at least...

Lecturer: Let’s see how Cabinet performs

Political scientist Dr Kristina Hinds says the new Cabinet is still large, but she is willing to see how it performs before passing judgement. On...