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VIDEO: Food business at Eagle Hall hit by fire

Fire broke out at a well-known eatery at Eagle Hall, St Michael, this afternoon. Before the Fire Service arrived, members of the community helped...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased patronage across several major festival activities. NCF...

Suriname prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for man with HIV accused of rape

Paramaribo, Suriname – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison sentence for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of...

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...
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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...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the...

Prow takes pride in gold medal

For Barbados squash champion Margot Prow, winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games is still a...

WI miss out on series win

Pakistan in control

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

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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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US: Migrant detentions reach record numbers at border with Mexico

Washington - The United States says more than 1.7 million migrants were detained along its border with Mexico in the past 12 months -...

PM: One water rate coming for farmers

After three years of crying out for an ease from the garbage and sewage collection levy, which saw some farmers paying heavy commercial rates...

Cry for settlement in Arch Cot case

Fourteen years after one of the most horrific tragedies in Barbados, Shirley Linton still feels as if she is the voice crying in the...

Dems: Limit movement

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) wants the Mia Mottley administration to immediately introduce a restriction of movement policy across the country as Barbados continues...

Walcott widens lead with treble

The experienced Rico Walcott is set to be crowned champion jockey for the second straight year at the Century Mile Racetrack in Canada on...

Police in Jamaica investigate disappearance of two prisoners

Kingston – The police in the western parish of St James have launched a probe following the disappearance of two prisoners from a police...

297 new virus cases

A total of 297 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 140 males and 157 females, were reported for Friday, October 22. The Best-dos Santos Public Health...

COVID-19: Deaths at 128

The number of people who have succumbed to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Barbados has risen to 128. Two more Barbadians passed away from the illness...

PAHO calls for increased vigilance on eve of World Polio Day

Washington – On the eve of World Polio Day, celebrated on October 24, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) marked the 30th anniversary of...

Windies routed in T20 World Cup opener

Dubai – West Indies started their defence of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup with a chastening six-wicket loss to England on Saturday, after...