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Boisterous visitors must pay for damage

By Sandra Downes Magistrate Jared Richards assured an accused man on Wednesday that no damages will be paid to him “as a result of injuries...

AG: Bid to block extradition failed

The man who was extradited from Barbados to the United Kingdom (UK) last week failed in his bid to block the order just hours...

Crackdown on Two Sons

A multi-ministry crackdown has forced the temporary closure of one of Barbados’ oldest funeral homes. This action has left Government trying to remove 17 unclaimed...

Media blitz ‘to raise Barbados’ profile’

Foreign and regional media had a profound impact on this year’s Crop Over Festival. Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill recently said 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...

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

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...

Pakistan in control

Bajans borrowing more

Institutions and households are borrowing more money from financial institutions. They secured about $264 million in loans during the six-month period ended June 30, the...

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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Six killed, 13 injured while dining on Christmas Day

Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say at least six people have died in a suicide bomb attack on a crowded restaurant in...

La Palma eruption declared over

MADRID – Scientists declared the eruption on Spain's La Palma officially over on Saturday, allowing islanders to breathe a sigh of relief nearly 100...

48 Covid cases as Explorer of the Seas docks

Barbados will continue to give any needed support to cruise ships which come into the Bridgetown Port with positive COVID-19 cases. Minister of Tourism and...

Striking nurses talks fall through

Hopes for an end to the impasse between striking nurses and Government by Christmas have been dashed. Head of the Unity Workers’ Union, Senator Caswell...

Christmas lunch returns to hotels

While some hotel restaurants are reporting decreased capacity due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Barbadians patronised them for Christmas lunch. At Radisson Aquatica, Aquatic Gap, St...

Five babies before noon on Christmas Day

Five babies, three boys and two girls, were born at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital up to this evening. Due to the hospital’s COVID-19 protocols, the...

Hibiscus Flour Mince Pies

Hibiscus Flour Mince Pies PREP TIME: 45 min COOK TIME: 15 min SERVES: 16 Ingredients 1 large jar mincemeat (about 600g) 1 apple, finely chopped zest 1 lemon ...

47 new COVID cases on Christmas eve

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 47 new COVID-19 cases (23 males and 24 females), from the 800 tests carried out on Friday,...

Share the gifts of kindness and love

Christmas message From Trisha Tannis, chairman, Barbados Private Sector Association: As a nation, we have endured unprecedented challenges during the past year. Businesses, investors, employers...

The miracles of Christmas

Christmas message from Rev. Dr Cicely Athill-Horsford, chairman, Barbados Christian Council: The real story of Christmas abounds with miracles – the star that guided the...