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Bajan sent to the UK

A Barbadian man who was wanted in the United Kingdom on an alleged sexual assault more than 20 years ago was extradited last Friday. Former...

Goddard on multiple charges in the Northern Division

Roshawn Ricardo Dacosta Goddard pleaded guilty to theft of a cow and is now awaiting a pre-sentencing report. Goddard, 21, of Date Tree Hill, St...

Man charged with murder and rape of a minor

A 21-year-old Christ Church man is scheduled to appear in court this morning, charged with murder and rape of a minor. He is Shazan Deron...

Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to ​intervene if...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

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...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

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 Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

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Licence holders waiting into curfew

Several first-time licence holders were left waiting to have their pictures taken well after the 9 p.m. curfew on Wednesday. One man, who requested anonymity,...

UK to remove all countries from travel red list

London – The remaining seven countries on the United Kingdom government's coronavirus (COVID-19) travel red list will be removed from next Monday. Fully-vaccinated arrivals from...

358 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 358 new COVID-19 cases, 185 males and 173 females, on Wednesday, October 27. Of this number, 72 people...

Mobile vaccination pop-up at Nation Publishing

There has been a steady stream of people turning up for the vaccination clinic today at the Harold Hoyte & Fred Gollop Media Complex...

Magistrate’s Court at District “B”/Oistins closed

The Magistrate’s Court at District “B”/Oistins has been closed from today to facilitate cleaning and sanitisation. The court is expected to reopen on Monday, November...

Deaths related to COVID-19 at 151

The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in Barbados has risen to 151. A 63-year-old Barbadian man died just after arrival at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s...

Pfizer to deliver 50 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccine to US

Washington - Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech said on Thursday they expect to deliver 50 million more doses of their coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to the...

BWA conducting repairs in St Peter

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) will be conducting urgent repairs on a ruptured main in Boscobelle, St Peter today. As a result, residents in St...

The Duchess of Cornwall warns of culture normalising sexual violence

London - The Duchess of Cornwall has called for more urgent action to tackle sexual violence against women. She spoke of her shock at Sarah...

Significant dust haze advisory still in effect

A significant dust haze advisory remains in effect for Barbados. Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said an alert issued today at 10 a.m. will be terminated...