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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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Reaching out to children

The Faith Marshall-Harris Sandy Lane Charitable Trust Children’s Helpline (FM-H SLCT helpline) is sending out an appeal to people to inform the helpline about...

Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square statue removed

Hong Kong - A famous statue at the University of Hong Kong marking the Tiananmen Square massacre was removed late on Wednesday. The statue showed...

Police: Troy Andre Fabian Agard in custody

Troy Andre Fabian Agard, alias ‘Scratch’ or ‘La’, who was the subject of a wanted person bulletin issued on Wednesday, December 22, is now...

97 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory recorded 97 new coronavirus (COVID-19 cases) - 46 males and 51 females - on Wednesday, December 22, from...

Deaths related to COVID-19 reach 259

A 96-year-old man is the 259th person to die from COVID-19. He passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department on Wednesday,...

Ministry: Time frame for PCR tests for inbound travellers is 3 days

The time frame of three days for PCR tests remains in place and not four as was stated in a release yesterday. A brief statement...

Tax-free bonus for health care workers in Guyana

Georgetown – The Guyana government Tuesday announced a two-week tax-free bonus for all health care workers as it praised them for their service to...

Tourism Task Force: Be careful while celebrating

Miami – The Caribbean Tourism COVID-19 Task Force is urging Caribbean people to continue to protect themselves and the health and lives of those...

First Bajan Christmas in 34 years

Imagine not seeing your family for a Christmas in 34 years. But thanks to Starcom’s Home For The Holidays promotion this year, Fedelis Fergusson will...

$22 500 in fines for gun, ammo

The threshold for a custodial sentence in Jeffrey Aaron Holder’s gun case had been reached. However, said Justice Randall Worrell, the court would not...