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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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BFA hoping for action next year

Domestic football competition could return to Barbados next year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials at the Barbados Football Association (BFA) are...

One death and 43 new COVID-19 cases on Friday

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 43 people who were COVID-19 positive – 13 males and 30 females – on Friday, December 17,...

Government did not access nurses’ accounts, says Carrington

Director of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ian Carrington, is refuting claims made in a news story in today’s Press in which head of Unity...

Striking nurses not backing down

Far from backing down, nurses who are staging industrial action will be ramping up their efforts, says Head of the Unity Workers’ Union (UWU),...

Government announces VAT-free shopping on Monday

In an effort to jump start the economy, increase spending and get businesses boosted, Government will allow VAT-free shopping in Barbados on Monday. The one-day...

Jamaican appointed Chief of Staff to UN Secretary General

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A Jamaican has been appointed to one of the top posts within the United Nations. He is Ambassador Courtenay Rattray, is now...

Police investigating carpark incident

Police are conducting investigations into an incident in which a man brandishing a gun was involved in a scuffle with another man. It was captured...

Christmas lockdown in The Netherlands

The Netherlands has announced a Christmas lockdown amid concerns over the Omicron coronavirus variant. Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be...

Curfew will be relaxed for two hours on New Year’s Day

Barbados’ COVID-19 curfew will be suspended for two hours at the start of 2022. The latest COVID-19 Curfew Directive – Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No....

CWI looking for new Selection Panel

Lead selector Roger Harper and Miles Bascombe will be replaced by Cricket West Indies (CWI) when a new recruitment process for the Men’s Selection...