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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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Court Pay ATM soon to ease mothers

The days of women standing in line at court offices as they wait to collect maintenance monies could soon be a thing of the...

Special lines for senior citizens

Special lines are being set up for the elderly and those with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to get COVID-19 vaccinations at three centres. Last night...

Couple charged with trying to sell US nuclear secrets

A United States navy nuclear engineer and his wife have been charged with trying to sell nuclear secrets to what they thought was a...

Mottley: Safe zones coming

It is either the COVID-19 vaccine or frequent PCR tests. Those are the options for people living and working in Barbados as Prime Minister Mia...

Tropical wave affecting Barbados

A flash-flood warning is in effect for Barbados until 6 a.m. Maximum rainfall accumulations of 20 to 50mm in heavy showers are expected as a...

Simmons defends Holder’s omission

Head coach Phil Simmons has strongly defended Cricket West Indies selectors against heavy criticism surrounding the omission of former captain Jason Holder from the...

Push for speedy justice

Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham has described the delays and backlogs in the court system as a curse and an affront to justice. Yesterday during...

Come armed with cash, judge warns

If you are bold enough to walk with an illegal gun, walk with the money to pay a substantial fine. And, said Justice Carlisle Greaves,...

PM address to the Nation October 11, 2021

Prime Minister Mia Mottley and Minister of Health Jeffrey Bostic addressed the nation on October 11, 2021. https://youtu.be/BE0J3ifRxm0 Minister of Health Jeffrey Bostic The latest figures...

214 more test positive for COVID-19

Health authorities said on Monday 214 people were identified with COVID-19 cases on Sunday out of 1 706 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos...