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Pic-O-De-Crop Finals return to National Botanical Gardens

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has announced a new location for the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, following a meeting with calypsonians tonight. The competition...

List of 2026 Pic-O-De-Crop finalists

The calypsonians who will challenge Mr Blood in the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, were announced early this morning. The finalists,...

US singer Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub incident

U.S. ​singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty on Friday to a charge of affray over what prosecutors ‌described as a bottle attack on a producer...

NBA superstar LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James has announced he will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers next season for what he says will be his final contract in the...
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Research must drive better health care

Medical research and practical medicine must meld seamlessly to the benefit of the public. This was the consensus during the opening ceremony of the 25th...

Man to pay $4 000 for kicks, stones

The kicks that Peter Luther Jordan administered to a man three years ago cost him a total of $4 000 when he reappeared in...

Govt finalising debt swap for health

Government is moving to finalise a debt-for-social swap targeting health, as it confronts an escalating non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis in which 42 per cent...

NBA superstar LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James has announced he will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers next season for what he says will be his final contract in the...

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

As Barbados braces for intense heat in August, retailers are reporting stronger demand for fans and air conditioning units from households and businesses. Earlier this...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...
 

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Owner upset as derelict vehicles removed

Scrapyard owner Mohammed Adam felt aggrieved after 16 of his derelict vehicles were removed from his property yesterday under orders from the Ministry of...

Calypso finalists announced

The calypsonians who will challenge Mr Blood in the 2026 Courtesy Garage Pic-O-De-Crop Finals, powered by Q100.7 FM, were announced this morning. https://youtu.be/Nz0SEMTK6sM

Barbados confirmed as host of 2028 CARIFTA Games

Barbados has been confirmed as host of the 2028 CARIFTA Games, while Guyana will stage the 2027 edition, following decisive support from the CARICOM...

NCF mourns passing of veteran photographer David Crichlow

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is mourning the passing of veteran Barbadian photographer David Crichlow, whose lens captured the people, culture and defining moments...

CWI announces 15-member squad for Test series against Pakistan

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, with the team retaining the core group...

Update: Missing St Thomas man traced

Richard Rudolph Cumberbatch, 53, of Ayshford, St Thomas, who was reported missing on Tuesday, July 22 has been traced and is safe. The Barbados Police...

Warm welcome for Sunrise

Barbados welcomed its newest airline partner at Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) yesterday. The inaugural Sunrise Airways nonstop flight from Antigua and Barbuda touched down...

Research must drive better health care

Medical research and practical medicine must meld seamlessly to the benefit of the public. This was the consensus during the opening ceremony of the 25th...

Sammy wants Caribbean qualifiers

West Indies have already determined that they will have to play in the qualification tournament in order to reach the next ICC Men’s World...

Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global...