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Deported Jamaicans opt to stay in Eswatini

Kingston, Jamaica – Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says the third Jamaican deported from the United States to the African nation of  Eswatini...

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 –...

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...

Public warned of counterfeit US currency in circulation

The Barbados Police Service says there is counterfeit United States Currency in circulation and is advising embers of the public and business community to...
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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...

Old sex cases brought forward

Justice Pamela Beckles has declared that she will be prioritising the trial of two sexual offence matters later this year because of their age. The...

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 –...

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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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Dottin, Matthews set table for Windies Women victory

A superb century by Deandara Dottin, and a brilliant allround performance from Hayley Matthews led West Indies Women to victory over Pakistan Women in...

Countdown To A Republic: Signs and Symbols of Monarchy

There are six symbols of monarchy – Royal warrants, coat of arms, stamps, coins and banknotes, crown jewels and the royal standard, but there...

Abrahams pays tribute to Jon Doe

Minister of Broadcasting Wilfred Abrahams paid tribute to Warren Forte, popularly known as DJ Jon Doe, who passed away on Sunday. I am saddened and...

Director: Proper send-off for victims

A funeral director says they have been giving families of COVID-19 victims some level of closure. Brian Bentham, who is also an embalmer, said that at...

Yorkshire County Cricket club investigating fresh allegations of racism

Yorkshire County Cricket Club launched an investigation after another former player alleged he was subjected to repeated racial abuse at the club. The Daily Mail reports the...

interCaribbean flying between Guyana and Barbados

GEORGETOWN – A new passenger airline, interCaribbean Airways, has entered the local airspace and will be offering 12 round trips between Guyana and Barbados starting...

Scores convicted in Mafia trial; hundreds still to face court

An Italian court sentenced 70 members of the powerful mafia group, the 'Ndrangheta, in the first stage of the biggest mafia trial in decades. Defendants...

Pollard calls for second regional T20

ABU DHABI – West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard urged young players in the Caribbean to think bigger than the Caribbean Premier League (CPL)...

Panel stresses need to diversify

Although tourism has played a significant role in developing Barbados and is a key sector in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic fallout, there...

Group: BL&P rushing for new licences

The Barbados Light & Power’s application for new licences is in no way surprising. And the Barbados Sustainable Energy Cooperative Society (CoopEnergy Barbados) isn’t about...