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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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COVID deaths reach 119

Three more Barbadians died from COVID-19 on Saturday, October 16. A 60-year-old female died in primary isolation at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility. Two individuals, a...

Fogging Schedule October 18-22, 2021

The Vector Control Unit will take the fight against mosquito-borne diseases to the parish of Christ Church this week. On Monday, October 18, the team...

IOC: FIFA World Cup plan a threat to other sports

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) believes FIFA's plans to hold a men's World Cup every two years pose a threat to other sports and...

Obama to attend climate change summit

Former United States President Barack Obama has confirmed he will attend the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow. He will join current president Joe Biden...

Constituents shocked by MP’s killing

The killing of Sir David Amess has shocked the country. But news of the MP's death has perhaps been felt most keenly in his Essex...

Slam dunk for Shane Doan

Shane Doan coasted to a fifth consecutive success when he easily disposed of the field in the feature Amory Phillips GCM Memorial Handicap over...

B’s boss forced to cut back

Five months after Government stopped all operations at the B’s Recycling Centre in Cane Garden, St Thomas, owner Paul Bynoe says with no word...

Water relief for Eastern parishes

The Vineyard Water Augmentation project has come on stream, bringing relief to residents in parts of St John, St Joseph, St Thomas and St...

Licensing clearing card backlog

The Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA) is preparing to clear the backlog of more than 80 000 customers waiting for their plastic Barbados driver’s licence. Minister...

346 new COVID cases and five deaths on Friday

Three hundred and forty-six people – 169 males and 177 females – are the latest COVID-19 cases from 2 231 tests by the Best-dos...