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Danger to society’ remanded

Declaring that Jeffrey David Yearwood was “a clear and present danger to society”, Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick remanded him to prison when he appeared...

State pushing for forfeiture of US$24 943 seized at airport

The State wants Gregston Ricardo Orlando Sealy to forfeit every cent of the US$24 943 he was caught with at Grantley Adams International Airport...

High winds as tropical wave approaches Barbados

A tropical wave approaching Barbados remains disorganised, and are no tropical storm watches or warnings in effect associated with this system at this time. The...

Man charged with having sex with a minor

Randy Phillip Phillips is scheduled to appear in court today to answer charges of meeting a minor after sexual grooming and sexual intercourse with...
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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...

Danger to society’ remanded

Declaring that Jeffrey David Yearwood was “a clear and present danger to society”, Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick remanded him to prison when he appeared...

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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US lawmakers: Amazon’s Jeff Bezos ‘may have lied to Congress’

Washington – Executives at Amazon, including founder Jeff Bezos, may have misled or lied to Congress about the firm's business practices, top United States...

Husbands claims 53rd win for the season

Evergreen jockey Patrick Husbands led four Barbadians who tasted victory at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada on Sunday. The others to grace the winner’s enclosure...

It’s a new era, says Wickham

John King’s announcement that he will not be seeking re-election represents a new era in local politics, says political scientist Peter Wickham. However, Democratic Labour...

Gunman says sorry to ex-girlfriend

Moments after being the victim of domestic violence over a cell phone, a woman turned the tables on her abuser, telling police about the...

Deaths related to COVID-19 reach 120

A 50-year-old man passed away today, Monday, October 18, bringing the total number of deaths related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to 120. Minister of Health...

203 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 203 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) - 87 males and 116 females ‑ on Sunday, October...

Update: Woman assisting with investigation of video

Police said today that a female is in custody assisting with investigations regarding a video circulating on social media of a woman who appears...

Husband in court over killing of Kenyan athlete

Nairobi – A Kenyan court on Monday allowed police to hold the husband of long-distance runner Agnes Tirop for 20 days over her killing,...

Cummins: KLM Airlines should bring opportunities

Minister of Tourism Senator Lisa Cummins says KLM Airline’s new operation into Barbados should translate into 20 000 additional seats from Europe to Barbados...

BWA fixing burst mains in Christ Church and St Michael

Crews have been mobilised to repair broken mains in Callender’s, Christ Church and Fairfield Road, St Michael, the Barbados Water Authority said on Monday. The...