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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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Mosques closure ‘was best option’

Although mosques were ordered to close two weeks ago, the Muslim community was not “targeted”. That is the view of president of Jama mosque, Abdul...

Windies committed to touring Pakistan

Cricket West Indies (CWI) is highly likely to send not one, but two West Indies teams on tours of Pakistan before the end of...

Covid unit moves in on ‘Vincy Town’, Nelson Street

Head of the Covid Monitoring Unit, Ronald Chapman, yesterday reported that some small businesses in and around The City were closed last night based...

Delinquent tenant must pay NHC $86 000

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has won a judgment in the Court of Appeal for $86 000 – the highest amount of rental arrears...

Flash-flood warning extended

The flash-flood warning which was issued earlier for Barbados has been extended until midnight. A release from the Barbados Meteorological Services says a surface to...

284 COVID cases on Friday as more isolate at home

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 284 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, October 8 from 2 389 tests. The new cases comprise 129 males...

Flash-flood warning for Barbados

A flash-flood warning is in effect for Barbados until 6 p.m., but this may change if conditions warrant. A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid...

Mottley’s tribute to Lord Radio

Prime Minister Mia Mottley today paid tribute to Lord Radio, lauding him for the contribution he made to the tourism and entertainment sectors in...

COVID death toll climbs to 90

Two more people were added to the COVID-19 death toll, taking the total to 90 in Barbados. A 55-year-old Barbadian man died from the virus...

Lord Radio passes at 83

A master of picong, pioneer of traditional Barbadian music, professional. Those were some of the ways people referred to Oliver St Clair Broome, or Lord...