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Wanted: Kemar Wharton

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kemar Stephen Romel Wharton, alias “Moose”, who is wanted for questioning in connection...

Man pleads guilty to indecent assault

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged 33-year-old Jeffrey David Yearwood of Hothersal Turning, St Michael, with indecent assault. The charge relates to...

Small Craft and High Surf Warning issued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has upgraded its Small Craft Advisory to a Small Craft and High Surf Warning as strong winds generate increasingly choppy...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...
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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...

Man pleads guilty to indecent assault

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged 33-year-old Jeffrey David Yearwood of Hothersal Turning, St Michael, with indecent assault. The charge relates to...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Holder stars as Patriots secure first CPL win

Jason Holder performed another match-winning feat when he bowled St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a crucial victory over Saint Lucia Kings in the...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

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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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Senator Franklyn spells out grounds for objection to election of president

Senator Caswell Franklyn said he objected to the election of Governor General Dame Sandra Mason as the first president of Barbados on procedural grounds. Franklyn...

PM urges Opposition Leader to withdraw motion to impeach President

Port of Spain – Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley appealed to Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar to withdraw a motion aimed at impeaching President...

Dame Sandra to become first President of Barbados

Members of the House of Assembly and the Senate today in a separate ballot, voted Governor General Dame Sandra Mason to be Barbados’ first...

Senator Franklyn objection forces separate vote for President

Senator Caswell Franklyn objected to procedure for the election of Dame Sandra Mason as the first president of Barbados, forcing a separate vote of...

Barbados targets UAE business

Barbados has rolled out the welcome carpet to visitors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Having recently established a diplomatic presence in the UAE, representatives...

UK sets out plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions

London – Another big push towards electric vehicles is being made in the United Kingdom government's latest strategy to make the great shift to...

Facebook settles worker discrimination claims in the US

Washington – Facebook has agreed to pay a record US$14.5m (£10.1m) to settle claims it discriminated against United States workers in its hiring practices. The...

Hosein in, injured Allen out of WI T20 World Cup squad

Akeal Hosein will replace fellow left-arm spinner Fabian Allen in the West Indies 15-member squad for the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, Cricket West Indies...

CCJ president to address virtual regional conference

Bridgetown – A two-day conference aimed at ensuring that Caribbean judicial and legal officers have a forum to share experiences and track the technology...

Barbados rugby team show class to place third

Barbados produced their best performance ever to finish third at the Rugby Americas North Tournament in Turks and Caicos last weekend. After losing their opening...