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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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Barbados Coast Guard seizes more drugs and vessels in 2021

The Barbados Coast Guard is stepping up “defence and protection” of the country’s maritime space where there has been an increase in the trading...

Seven COVID deaths in three days in Barbados

Seven Barbadians, five men and two women, lost their battle with COVID-19 between Thursday and Saturday. On Thursday, October 14, a 59-year-old man died at...

High wind removes section of roof

A sudden high wind blew off parts of a roof at a home in Bairds Road, Lower Carlton, St James, on Saturday. The incident happened...

Chinese Grand Prix dropped from Formula 1 calendar

The Chinese Grand Prix has been dropped from next year's Formula 1 calendar. The Shanghai race has not been held since the coronavirus pandemic began...

Jamaica’s tourism making big rebound

KINGSTON – Jamaica has earned an estimated US$1.7 billion since it re-opened its tourism sector in June last year, said Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett. The...

Fully vaccinated can travel to US from November 8

The United States said that it will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from 33 countries on November 8. Under new rules announced by...

World Food Day Message: Sustainable Agriculture

The following message is from Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, on the celebration of World Food Day 2021. Today, Barbados joins with...

Shane Doan one to beat

Shane Doan, flawless in his last four starts, will today seek to extend his victory streak to five consecutive wins when he competes in...

Caddle knocks BL&P’s timing

Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs Marsha Caddle is questioning the timing of the Barbados Light & Power’s decision to apply for a...

Big win puts Norrie in semis

Britain’s Cameron Norrie hailed the “biggest win of my career” after he beat Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman in straight sets to reach the semi-finals of...