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VIDEO: Food business at Eagle Hall hit by fire

Fire broke out at a well-known eatery at Eagle Hall, St Michael, this afternoon. Before the Fire Service arrived, members of the community helped...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased patronage across several major festival activities. NCF...

Suriname prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for man with HIV accused of rape

Paramaribo, Suriname – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison sentence for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of...

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

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...

Prow takes pride in gold medal

For Barbados squash champion Margot Prow, winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games is still a...

WI miss out on series win

Pakistan in control

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

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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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Home isolation tweaks

Barbados is ramping up its home isolation model as it prepares for an expected increase in COVID-19 cases associated with the Omicron variant. During a...

Pollard ready to partner Haynes

West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard is ready to work with newly appointed lead selector, The Most Honourable Desmond Haynes, ahead of a hectic...

407 test positive for COVID on January 6

A total of 407 new COVID-19 cases – 193 males and 214 females – were identified on Thursday, January 6, from the 1 949...

Actor Sidney Poitier passes away at age 94

Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar, has died at 94. The Hollywood star's death was confirmed to the BBC...

DLP promises end to sewage tax

A re-elected Democratic Labour Party (DLP) government will end the garbage and sewage levy that was added to water bills by the current administration. President...

Armstrong touts national mental health policy

If the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate for St George South, Dawn-Marie Armstrong, has her way, there will be a psychologist in every community...

Mottley a good captain, says Farley

Leadership matters, says Reginald Farley, a former representative for the Christ Church East constituency. He said it was the reason why voters should throw their...

Track and field loses Jamarion

The track and field community is mourning one of its most cherished talents with the passing of 14-year-old Alexandra School and former Elliot Belgrave...

New crime figures show decline

Murders, robberies and violent burglaries all dropped last year when compared to 2020, just released crime figures are showing. However, while all the serious crimes...

No bail for kidnap accused

It will be 28 days on remand for a Christ Church man on four charges, including kidnapping. Carson St Clair Bayley, a 46-year-old messenger/taxi operator,...