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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of Police, becoming the first woman to hold the post in Barbados. The swearing-in ceremony took place...

Roach ruled out of second test against Sri Lanka

West Indies made two changes to their team for the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which bowled off...

Jacqueline Williams named for Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s

West Indian umpire Jacqueline Wiliams has been named to stand in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s on...

LIVE: Barbados Grand Prix – Athlete Enrichment Panel Discussion

A Panel Discussion featuring Regional Olympians, a conversation with some of the Caribbean’s top athletes as they share insights and lessons to inspire the...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

Sex offender given 15-year sentence

Fifteen years. That’s the starting sentence Matthew Orlando King got for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl ten years ago. Saying that she believed King...

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium...

Plans for small business centre

Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Back in February 1998 she was given 24 to 48 hours to live. Her parents, Reverend Trevor and Eslyne Daniel, were told to call...
 

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Pollard: A fit Russell critical

West Indies’ captain Kieron Pollard says injury-prone all-rounder Andre Russell is critical to the Caribbean cricketers successfully defending their ICC Twenty20 World Cup title. Pollard,...

‘Ample chance to walk away’

The island’s top prosecutor dismissed suggestions that cop killer Applon Parris acted in a “blind rage” when he saw his estranged wife in Constable...

IMF lowers growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is less optimistic about Barbados’ growth prospects this year, warning that COVID-19, especially its Delta variant, had “hobbled” the...

Body found at Kendal Hill B

Police are carrying out investigations into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a decomposing body at Kendal Hill B, Christ Church. Around 11 a.m. on...

New COVID cases back over 300

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory reported 342 new COVID-19 cases, 164 males and 178 females, on Monday, October 11 from 2 781 tests. The...

Pfizer vaccine now only for students

First doses of the Pfizer vaccine are only being offered to students at present. One of the Coordinators of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19,...

Haynesville Day Nursery closed

The Child Care Board (CCB) advises that the Haynesville Day Nursery, located at Haynesville, St James, is closed today, October 12, until further notice. The...

101 COVID deaths in Barbados

Barbados has now recorded 101 deaths from COVID-19, after three people died from the virus on Monday, October 11. A 59-year-old woman and an 88-year-old...

Germany qualify for Qatar 2022

Germany became the first team to join hosts Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a thumping 4-0 victory in North Macedonia. Former England...

Over 2 000 die from COVID in Jamaica

KINGSTON – Jamaica has surpassed 2 000 deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries registered deaths and more positive...