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Call to modernise funeral laws

The Barbados Association of Funeral Directors (BAFD) has issued a forceful call for the complete modernisation of the legislation governing the island’s funeral industry,...

St Michael get the edge on Day 1

Thirteen wickets fell on the opening day of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) Schools’ final recently, with Armstrong Agencies Lasco Icool The St Michael...

Youth set for discount day Aug. 12

Young Barbadians between the ages of 16 and 35 will be able to access discounts from more than 100 businesses on August 12 as...

Barbados Tridents begin CPL title bid tonight

Barbados Tridents will be in action on Tuesday night as they start their campaign in the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The...
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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...

ZR driver eagerly pleads guilty

From the time Magistrate Jared Richards called Shaquille Ashane Scott’s name yesterday, the ZR driver jumped out of his seat, rushed inside the dock...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the...

St Michael get the edge on Day 1

Thirteen wickets fell on the opening day of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) Schools’ final recently, with Armstrong Agencies Lasco Icool The St Michael...

Youth set for discount day Aug. 12

Young Barbadians between the ages of 16 and 35 will be able to access discounts from more than 100 businesses on August 12 as...

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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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‘Real manifesto’ coming tonight, says De Peiza

There are reports that a copy of the Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) manifesto is being circulated online, hours before its official launch Thursday night...

Expect traffic delays with two major political meetings in St Philip

Motorists should expect traffic delays in parts of St Philip tonight as two major General Election meetings will be held in that parish. The Democratic Labour...

Keith Mitchell confident of re-election

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell on Wednesday predicted that his ruling New National party (NNP) will be victorious in the...

Ireland win the toss, fielding vs Windies in the second ODI

Kingston – Ireland won the toss and decided to field against West Indies in the second One-day International on Thursday at Sabina Park in...

Police identify body at Baycroft New Road

The man whose body was found at a house in Baycroft New Road, Bridge Road, St Michael, on Wednesday has been identified. Police say he is...

Inflation continues to rise in USA

Prices in the US are rising at their fastest rate in almost 40 years, with inflation up 7 per cent year-on-year in December. Strong demand...

Budget debate postponed in St Vincent

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – Parliament has suspended until Friday, the debate on the EC$1.3 billion (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) budget after Health Minister, St...

Boris Johnson urged to quit after party fiasco

Boris Johnson is facing calls from senior Tories to stand down as prime minister after he admitted attending a drinks party during lockdown. The PM...

Central Bank more upbeat

Barbados’ economic outlook has been upgraded as the country battles a new COVID-19 wave and prepares for next Wednesday’s General Election. The Central Bank now...

Series win beckons as Covid threat looms

KINGSTON, Jamaica – West Indies will chase a series win when they face Ireland today in the rescheduled second One-Day International, even as the...