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Mottley: Barbados will continue to seek reparatory justice

Barbadians will soon be able to pursue postgraduate studies that place emphasis on reparations. As part of her statement on Emancipation Day today, Prime Minister...

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...
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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 –...

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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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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’...

Carbon levels rise after COVID dip

Global carbon dioxide emissions are set to rebound to near the levels they were at before COVID, in a finding that has surprised scientists. The...

West Indies win the toss, fielding vs Sri Lanka

Abu Dhabi – West Indies won the toss and chose to field against Sri Lanka in their ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday...

Dominica developing renewable energy sector

ROSEAU – The Dominica government on Wednesday said the island was making progress on renewable energy describing the sector as an active base for...