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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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China loan for road repairs

Barbados is getting a loan from China to fix some of the island’s problematic roads. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley revealed on Monday that the...

Too early to call on Crop Over 2022

It is still too early to say if Crop Over 2022 will be a virtual experience. But chief cultural officer at the National Cultural Foundation...

Jamaican diaspora helping island economy to recover

KINGSTON – Industry Minister Audley Shaw says Jamaica has started to show strong signs of recovery due to relations with the diaspora and retrievals...

Costa Rica making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for children

Costa Rica has become the first country in the world to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for children. The jab will join the extensive list of...

Youth and technology can spur economic development

The Caribbean has the potential to become a leading global technological and creative hub, by utilising its key resource, the youth. Minister of Youth, Sports...

Safe zones start on Monday in Barbados

The Government of Barbados has given the green light to the creation of safe zones. Prime Minister Mia Mottley hinted they could be on the...

Cleaning ‘not because of Prince Charles’

Government is pushing full steam ahead with beautifying Barbados. Minister of the Environment and National Beautification Adrian “Medic” Forde yesterday rubbished rumours the country was...

Bermuda secure late winner against Barbados

Barbados suffered a heart-breaking 3-2 defeat to Bermuda in their opening game of Group C of the Concacaf Under-20 qualifiers Saturday night at the...

Queen’s Park testing centre to ease clinics

Officials are hopeful that the new COVID-19 testing centre at Queen’s Park will reduce some of the pressure on the polyclinics. Major Ryan Smith expressed...

Thousands march demanding action on climate

About 100 000 people marched in Glasgow to demand more action on the climate crisis, organisers have said. The protest was the biggest so far...