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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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COVID deaths reach 156

Another COVID-19 death was recorded on Sunday, October 31, bringing the number of casualties from the virus to 156. The deceased is a 70-year-old unvaccinated...

American Airlines cancels more than 800 flights on Sunday

  Washington - American Airlines (AAL.O) cancelled nearly 850 domestic and international flights on Sunday, citing staffing shortages and unfavorable weather, pushing total cancellations to 1 739...

Extreme weather events are ‘the new norm’

Geneva - Extreme weather events - including powerful heat waves and devastating floods - are now the new normal, says the World Meteorological Organisation. The...

Macron: Respect, truth important

Glasglow - French President Emmanuel Macron has said Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison lied to him about a scrapped submarine deal. Asked whether he thinks...

UN chief urges Caribbean to mitigate climate risks

United Nations – In a message celebrating World Cities Day on Sunday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the Caribbean and other countries...

Vendors say ‘things dead’

Business has not picked back up for some vendors who ply their trade outside the Eagle Hall Public Market in St Michael. Yesterday, a number...

One round from medal

Jabali Breedy is on the brink of creating history and securing Barbados’ first medal at the 2021 International Boxing Association (AIBA) men’s world championships. The...

Atherley lauds Toppin’s stewardship as minister and MP

Opposition leader Bishop Joseph Atherley has showered praise on outgoing St Michael North Member of Parliament Ronald Toppin, saying he was one who “strongly...

77 Covid-19 deaths in October

Two more Barbadians have died from COVID-19, bringing the death toll for October to 77, half of the overall number of lives lost from...

MISSING: Edwin Ernest Herbert

The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking the assistance of the public in locating 60-year-old Edwin Ernest Herbert, also known as Tall Boy, of...