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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...

Traffic Management: Foreday Morning Jam

Several traffic changes will take effect in and around The City as theNational Cultural Foundation stages the annual “Foreday Morning Jam” from 1 a.m....

Shaquille is still People’s Monarch

Shaquille GFG successfully defended his title in the Starcom Network Flow People’s Monarch. The results were announced moments ago, with Shaquille earning 56 per...
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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...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...

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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UPDATE: Woman succumbs to injuries

A woman who received multiple injuries about the body during an altercation on Saturday around 8:30 a.m. passed away early this morning. Police identified the...

Palmeiras keep Copa Libertadores crown

Palmeiras beat fellow Brazilians Flamengo 2-1 in extra time to retain their Copa Libertadores football title at the Estadio Centenario in Uruguay. Substitute Deyverson pounced...

Violence erupts in Martinique

FORT de FRANCE – Ten police officers were injured and several journalists shot at as protests sparked by Covid-19 vaccine measures spread across Martinique. This follows more...

Partial lockdown in the Netherlands

A partial lockdown has come into force in the Netherlands, amid record COVID cases and concerns over the potentially more infectious new Omicron variant. For...

Mottley: Bajans can walk and chew

Prime Minister Mia Mottley is hitting back at critics who questioned the reason for moving to a parliamentary republic and reopening the Golden Square...

Gems seek best combination

 in Glasgow, Scotland The Barbados senior netball team engaged in their first court session yesterday with the players quickly getting into stride at the chilly...

Call for laws to protect the elderly

Too many elderly people are being financially abused and forced to live with family members without their permission, laments retired social worker George Griffith. As...

Salvation Army kettle thief jailed for 12 months

The man who was caught on camera stealing a kettle belonging to the Salvation Army appeared in court yesterday after turning himself in to...

Comissiong hails opening of Golden Square Freedom Park

The two-acre Golden Square Freedom Park in The City should be “the mecca of civic organisation, public education” and artistic expression. That’s the hope of...

Denny: Royal family should apologise and pay reparations

Activist David Denny is calling the upcoming visit by British Royal Prince Charles a major insult. Denny, representing the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration...