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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...

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as new US Attorney General

United States President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general – the nation’s top law enforcement official. 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...

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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Husbands, Symmonds seeking return in St James

Sandra Husbands, the Barbados Labour Party incumbent for St James South, is ready to get on with the programmes she started in the constituency. She...

Bajans warned: Beware of deals

Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes has warned Barbadians about grabbing at “deals”, saying it was that habit that was fuelling the actions of thieves. His comments...

Simmons focusing on new batting tactics

KINGSTON – West Indies head coach Phil Simmons said his side will use the Ireland and England Twenty20 assignments later this month to revamp...

Haiti PM survives assassination attempt

Gunmen tried to kill Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry during an event on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the country's independence, officials say. The...

Neil Rowe confident of victory

Barbados Labour Party candidate for St Michael North West, Neil Rowe, is confident he will retain his seat come January 19. Rowe arrived at the...

Ryan Walters ready to represent

Ryan Walters has promised real representation for the people of St Michael North West. “It feels great to be the duly nominated candidate for St...

Tuesday is last day for voter registration

Eligible voters, whose names do not appear on the Preliminary List of Electors, are reminded that they must be registered by January 4, the...

200 new COVID cases

Two-hundred cases of COVID-19 – 74 males and 126 females – were identified by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on January 2, from...

MISSING: Paul Anthony Bruce

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating a missing boy. He is Paul Anthony Bruce, 17 years old,...

Barnard off wanted list

Shamar Sylvester Barnard, alias “Baby Sham” or “Sham”, is off the wanted person’s list. Police say he turned himself in at Black Rock Police Station...