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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...

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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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Prime Minister thanks nation in Christmas message

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said thanks to the nation in her annual Christmas Day message. Mottley acknowledged it has not been an easy year...

Bajan says thanks with black cake

How do you say “thank you” at Christmas time to scores of people of various economic and social backgrounds who generously contribute to a...

Inquiry into late pensions

Chairman of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), Queen’s Counsel Leslie Haynes, says an inquiry will be launched into what went wrong with the social...

Ninety-six new cases, one COVID-related death

Ninety-six people – 45 females and 51 males – were identified as COVID-19 positive on Thursday, December 23, from among the 1 059 tests...

Cyclist injured in accident at Sandy Lane

At least two vehicles and a motorcycle were involved in an accident near the Sandy Lane Hotel, St James, on Friday. The cyclist was injured...

Fire destroys Ju Ju’s Restaurant

Ju Ju’s Restaurant at Mount Standfast, St James was destroyed by an early morning fire. Officials at the Barbados Fire Service say they received the...

‘Zero tolerance’ for unruly driving

Unruly behaviour by public service vehicle (PSV) operators on the roads of Barbados will not be tolerated, warned Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes yesterday. “Too many...

Union calls for Trinidad govt to change coronavirus vaccine policy

Port Of Spain – President of the Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) Ancel Roget has called on the Government to pull back the COVID-19...

Scientists: Early Omicron findings encouraging

London - People catching Omicron are 50 per cent to 70 per cent less likely to need hospital care compared with previous variants, a...

Restaurants booked for tomorrow

While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many restaurants to adjust operations, it has not stopped some from hosting Christmas luncheons. Yesterday, management for at least...