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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 –...

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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Elderly woman succumbs to COVID

A 96-year-old woman is the most recent person to die from COVID-19. She was unvaccinated and passed away at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility on...

Queen’s Park repairs almost done

The $200 000 Queen’s Park restoration project is well on the way to completion. Yesterday, general manager of the National Conservation Commission (NCC), Ryan Als,...

Delay in NIS pension cheques

Pensioners who receive cheques via the National Insurance Office will experience delays for the upcoming pension period. In a notice issued on Friday, the NIS...

Horse racing for vaccinated fans

Horse racing is set to become the first sport in Barbados to be granted permission for spectators since Government introduced the latest COVID-19 directives. The...

Union: Some teachers in St Vincent dismissed over COVID-19 vaccination

Kingstown – Several teachers have been formally dismissed from their jobs for failure to take a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as mandated without medical or...

Ocean of praise for BEST

Government has been given kudos for its Barbados Employment and Sustainable Transformation (BEST) programme, which a businessman says has saved many a hotel from...

US: Police obtain search warrant for Alec Baldwin’s phone

Washington - Police investigating the fatal shooting on the set of the Alec Baldwin film Rust have obtained a search warrant for the actor's...

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COVID-19 outbreak in WI camp forces postponement of series

Nurses won’t be bullied, says Franklyn

Head of the Unity Workers’ Union, Senator Caswell Franklyn, is doubling down on his decision to lead nurses on strike action, and sending a...

Atherley: Not so fast, PM

“An insult to the intelligence of the Barbadian people.” This is how Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley is responding to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s...