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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...

Decomposed male body found in St John

The decomposed body of a male was discovered at Upper Belle Canfield, Hothersal, St John, around 9:15 a.m. today. Detectives were conducting investigations in the...

Marshall remanded until September

Shazan Deron Marshall was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in Oistins Magistrates’ Court today charged with murder. Marshall, 21, of Parish...
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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...

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...

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 –...

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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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ICBL reaps $11 million profit

The Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) is reporting an $11 million profit for the quarter ended September 30. The information was published in the...

COVID causes postponement of NFL matches

The National Football League has postponed three games this weekend because of Covid-19 outbreaks. It is the first time this season fixtures have had to...

Road closed to remove beehive

A section of the Mighty Grynner Highway, St Michael will be partially closed to all vehicular traffic today until 1 p.m. Spring Garden Industrial Estate...

Jamaica announces major relief package for cultural industries

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange has announced a J$90-million (One Jamaica dollar =US$0.008 cents) special support package for members of the entertainment,...

Straughn: Watch out for scams

Barbadians are being urged to be more wary of scams during the Yuletide season. The warning came yesterday from Minister in the Ministry of...

Thousands displaced by floods in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Torrential rains in Malaysia have caused flooding that has driven more than 11 000 people from their homes, closed dozens of...

UK signs trade deal with Australia

The United Kingdom (UK) has signed a free trade deal with Australia which it says will benefit consumers and businesses. It is described as the...

Bajans stranded without Covid test

A significant number of Barbadians are being stranded at airports in the United States because they were unable to find a location to get...

Verla: Settle nurses issues, not grandstand

Now is not the time for grandstanding says President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Verla De Peiza who yesterday urged the Government and...

Parents told: Prepare for back-to-school

One day after thousands of public nursery, primary and secondary school students started their Christmas vacation, Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw is urging their...