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PM Mottley pays tribute to former BLP stalwart Clyde “Cannon” Holder

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has expressed condolences following the passing of Clyde “Cannon” Holder, describing him as a loyal Barbados Labour Party stalwart...

Wanted man turns himself in after five years

Nicholas Andre McIntosh, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued in April 2021, is now in police custody. McIntosh presented himself to...

Jason Arday death ‘tragedy on so many levels’ says PM

Andy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...
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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...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

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...

Barbadians Forde and Bishop star as Kings edge Falcons

Barbadian allrounders Matthew Forde and Joshua Bishop came up clutch for Saint Lucia Kings in a topsy-turvy Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match...

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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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...