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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of Police, becoming the first woman to hold the post in Barbados. The swearing-in ceremony took place...

Roach ruled out of second test against Sri Lanka

West Indies made two changes to their team for the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which bowled off...

Jacqueline Williams named for Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s

West Indian umpire Jacqueline Wiliams has been named to stand in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s on...

LIVE: Barbados Grand Prix – Athlete Enrichment Panel Discussion

A Panel Discussion featuring Regional Olympians, a conversation with some of the Caribbean’s top athletes as they share insights and lessons to inspire the...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

Sex offender given 15-year sentence

Fifteen years. That’s the starting sentence Matthew Orlando King got for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl ten years ago. Saying that she believed King...

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium...

Plans for small business centre

Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Back in February 1998 she was given 24 to 48 hours to live. Her parents, Reverend Trevor and Eslyne Daniel, were told to call...
 

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US to suspend visa processing for 75 countries

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is suspending all visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday. The spokesperson did...

Colon cancer up

By Cheryl Harewood Barbados has one of the highest incidences of colorectal cancer globally and according to the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the...

Rough road to dry taps

Things have been bitter for some residents of Sweet Vale, St George, who say they are tired of battling with persistent water woes and...

Man electrocuted at home

A man was electrocuted in the yard of his home at Licorish Village, St Michael last night. More details as they come.

US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies at 86

US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, arrested at age 15 for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white woman in Montgomery,...

Credit ratings safe for now

International credit rating agency Fitch does not expect the recent United States ouster of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro to immediately impact credit ratings of...

Push to be sailing hub

by MORISSA LINDSAY  A whopping 32 boats have officially signed up for the 2026 Barbados Sailing Week, and organisers are feeling confident that the combination of...

Witness: Shooting happened so fast

Initially, when a white car passed her shop, she did not spare it a second glance, the shop’s owner recalled yesterday. However, moments later, the...

Small Changes: One Meal at a Time

By Victoria Cox, MSc, Registered Dietitian It’s a new year, full of fresh starts, resolutions and new goals – including health goals – which can...

32 killed, 66 hurt after crane falls on train in Thailand

SIKHIO DISTRICT - At least 32 people have been killed and 66 others injured after a construction crane fell onto a moving train in...