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Concern over jail for regulatory breaches

Opposition Senator Karina Goodridge is questioning why non-violent regulatory offences are increasingly being made punishable by imprisonment. She said such penalties were not necessary considering...

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...

Elderly man loses home to fire

An elderly man lost his home and all of his possessions to fire this evening at Hopewell, Christ Church. The incident happened a stone’s throw...

Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Pakistan expectedly completed a straightforward win over the West Indies on Wednesday’s penultimate day to halt a slide of...
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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

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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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Police officer cleared of murder charge

Lawman Everton Randolph Gittens has been cleared of the murder of Selwyn “Blues” Knight. The decision was handed down moments ago by Magistrate Kristie Cuffy-Sargeant. Gittens,...

Small craft advisory in effect

A small craft advisory is in effect for above normal swell heights. Barbados Meteorological Services said this advisory will be terminated at 6 a.m. on...

BWA replaces bar chart on water bills

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has replaced the bar chart on water bills. BWA said today that this feature will once again appear on bills...

Police investigating fire

Police are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding a vehicle that caught on fire after 7 p.m. on Monday, December 20, in the drive-through...

Labour Matters Episode 9: Nurses’ rights

Why are nurses and their union being vilified for striking? Why is there now an insistence on docking salaries for striking public servants? Why was this...

Anthony recovering after surgery

CASTRIES – Former prime minister Dr Kenny Anthony told St Lucians that they should not be surprised when they “see a leaner and possibly...

Trump sues NY state attorney general

Donald Trump has sued New York state Attorney General Letitia James, seeking to block her from continuing to investigate his company. The former US president...

Sobers, Kirby set national records at World Short Course

Three more national short course swimming records fell last weekend at the 2021 International Swimming Federation’s (FINA) World Short Course Swimming Championships in Abu...

Omicron will come, says Bostic

As Government braces for the “inevitable” arrival of the COVID-19 variant Omicron, Minister of Health and Wellness, The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, is urging...

Senate gets to work on five bills

In a matter of mere hours yesterday the Senate raced through five pieces of legislation, including The Constitutional (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill on which...