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Longer time for Common Entrance Exam

The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) isn’t going anywhere for the time being. The Ministry of Education Transformation has delayed the implementation of its...

CCJ president responds to press reports on leaked correspondence

Port of Spain, Trinidad – President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, Friday condemned “in the strongest possible terms”...

Barbados under flash-flood watch

As a strong tropical wave begins to affect the island, triggering pockets of moderate to heavy showers from tonight, the Barbados Meteorological Services is...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...
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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...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...

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...

Bajans borrowing more

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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QEH get-tough

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) says it has zero tolerance for doctors or nurses being assaulted by patients and will be maintaining a close...

Arch Cot area to get a facelift

Residents in Arch Cot Terrace, Brittons Hill, St Michael, have been promised that the area will get a facelift soon. Yesterday, following a meeting with...

Safe zones could be divisive, says DLP

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is charging that COVID-19 safe zones can lead to a divide in the country and among families. “The focus should...

Eight Bajans shine on the track

Eight Barbadians who ply their craft in horse racing enjoyed successes on international tracks on Saturday. Trainers Sir Michael Stoute, with a brace, and Tedson...

McConney for BLP St Philip West

Minister of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology, Senator Kay McConney, is the person tipped to replace John King in St Philip West. Speaking at Barbados...

Police investigating video of woman choking child

A video circulating on social media of a woman who appears to be choking a toddler is now being investigated by police. But first they...

John King not seeking second term

Member of Parliament for St Philip West, John King, today confirmed he would not be returning as the Barbados Labour Party candidate when elections...

Over 3 200 in home isolation in Barbados

The Best-Dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 195 new COVID-19 cases, 90 males and 105 females, on Saturday, October 16 from 2 355 tests. Of...

VIDEO: Celestine is 100 and going strong

No one interacting with Celestine Isadora Edey would believe she is 100 years old. The sprightly centenarian lives in Longford Place, Waterford, St Michael, and...

Flash-flood warning in effect

A flash-flood warning is in effect for western and south western districts of Barbados until 6 p.m. A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding...