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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...

Bahamas to review work permit process

Nassau – The Bahamas government says it will conduct a review examining labour certificate applications and employment data. “The purpose of this review is to...

Dream Mas Nightmare

What was supposed to be a dream jump up for hundreds of Grand Kadooment revellers turned into a nightmare after many were left without costumes, scrambling...
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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...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

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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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Preliminary List of Electors available until January 6

The Preliminary List of Electors for the upcoming January 19, 2022 General Elections has been published. A bulletin from Barbados Government Information Service said people...

Six scholarships and 36 exhibitions

There are six scholarship winners and 36 exhibition winners this year. In addition there is a single award of excellence winner. The presentations were made earlier...

Two more deaths related to COVID-19; toll at 262

The coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll has risen to 262, following the deaths of two Barbadians today, Friday, December 31. A 58-year-old man, who was partially...

CDC: Avoid cruises even if vaccinated

Washington - The United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned Americans to avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status due to concern...

Fire at Preconco

A fire at Preconco in Lears, St Michael destroyed the office of the main building. The blaze started just before midnight on Thursday night. More details...

Jealous ex-boyfriend remanded

Loud wails reverberated in the District “A” Magistrates’ Court as a man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house to snoop on her and...

Old Year’s parties, political meetings get the nod

Approval has been granted for six Old Year’s Night parties to be held in Barbados today. In addition, the authorities are allowing the political parties...

‘No need to panic’ over Omicron

The Omicron variant is now in Barbados. The country’s Chief Medical Officer, The Most Honourable Dr Kenneth George yesterday confirmed that a single case of...

Williams wins major awards at BOA ceremony

Olympic sprinter Sada Williams scooped all the major awards at the Barbados Olympic Association’s Sprit of Resilience Awards on Thursday night. Williams’ exploits this year...

247 new virus cases

A total of 247 people – 98 males and 149 females – tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday, December 29, from the 1...