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Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

This year's Emancipation celebration began with a drum call, dance and fire breathing. From around 8:15 a.m., the four groups converged at JTC Ramsay Circle,...

AC rides “Legends” to calypso crown

Adrian “AC” Clarke is the new calypso monarch of Barbados. AC won his fourth title with 330 points, performing the immensely popular Legends From The...

Mark Lord passes

One of the iconic voices of Barbados has been silenced. Mark Lord, who gave us I Hear A Love Song, My Prayer and My Country...
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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...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

He was doing an old lady a favour by keeping her gun and he forgot he had it in his safe. This was the explanation...

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...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

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’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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Biden: Omicron lockdown not needed for now

Washington – United States President Joe Biden has called the Omicron coronavirus (COVID-19) variant a "cause for concern, not a cause for panic" a...

Atherley: Continue to seek new levels of achievement

Message by Leader of the Opposition Bishop Joseph J.S. Atherley on the occasion of Barbados’ 55th anniversary of Independence Fellow Barbadians, I join you in glad celebration...

St Lucia records fewer cases of dengue fever

Castries – St Lucia is reporting a significant decline in the number of dengue fever cases. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, said...

Gems ready to flex muscles

GLASGOW – A confident Bajan Gems squad begin their tour of Scotland with a warm-up match against a Sirens Development Squad today at the...

Dame Sandra tells Barbadians to chart new future

President Sandra Mason’s first speech as this country’s Head of State was one aimed at bringing Barbadians closer and encouraging them to move the...

Prince Charles: UK will remain a friend of Barbados

The Prince of Wales this morning urged Barbadians to continue to be firm craftsmen of their fate, as the country officially became a republic. Prince...

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or for seventh time

Paris St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or – awarded to the best footballer of the year – for a record...

UPDATE: Rihanna to become next National Hero

Barbados’ first major event as a Parliamentary republic turned into the coronation of Robyn Rihanna Fenty, as this country’s newest, and only second living...

Rihanna to become next National Hero

Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty will on Tuesday, Independence Day, be conferred with the honour of National Hero. Prime Minister Mia Mottley made the announcement moments...

Fatal accident at Bush Hall

Police are investigating a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist, which occurred at Bush Hall, St Michael earlier today. More details to follow. (Nation News)