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Remanded on gun and ammo charges

A Christ Church man is scheduled to reappear in court on August 27, charged with possession of a firearm and ten rounds of ammunition. Dwayne...

MISSING: Shem Tomas William Clarke

Shem Tomas William Clarke has been reported missing. Police say the 24-year-old of 4th Avenue, Belair Terrace, St Philip was last seen on Tuesday, July...

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...

Oprah Winfrey to close school in South Africa

United States talk-show host Oprah Winfrey says the school for girls that she launched in South Africa nearly 20 years will close next year. At...
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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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BWA completes repairs at Cattlewash

Service was restored today to some of the residents affected by the Barbados Water Authority’s (BWA) mains repair project on the East Coast. And all...

336 new virus cases

A total of 336 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Wednesday, November 3. The facility...

Hetmyer’s best fails to stop Windies’ exit

Abu Dhabi – Shimron Hetmyer redeemed himself with a career-best, unbeaten 81, but defending champions West Indies booked their exit visa from the ICC...

US donates second tranche of 70 200 COVID-19 vaccines

A donation of 70 200 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines will boost Barbados’ fight against the novel coronavirus. This morning, Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw and Minister...

Two more deaths related to COVID-19; toll at 169

The COVID-19 death toll has reached 169, following the passing of two Barbadians this morning. A 61-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man succumbed to the...

Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 20 runs in T20 World Cup

Abu Dhabi – Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 20 runs in their ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup match on Thursday at the Sheikh...

Britain approves Merck’s COVID-19 pill

London - Britain on Thursday became the first country in the world to approve a potentially game-changing COVID-19 antiviral pill jointly developed by Merck (MRK.N) and...

Windies will chase 190 against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup match

Abu Dhabi – Sri Lanka, sent into bat, reached 189 for three from their allocation of 20 overs against West Indies in the ICC...

Countdown To A Republic: Breaking with Britain again

The Barbados Constitution stands as the “supreme law” of Barbados. Within this document, the monarch’s representative, the Governor-General of Barbados is given authority to determine...

Mottley to host virtual press conference at 11:30 a.m.

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley will host a virtual press conference at 11:30 a.m. Mottley wishes to report on her participation at the World Leaders’...