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Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

This year's Emancipation celebration began with a drum call, dance and fire breathing. From around 8:15 a.m., the four groups converged at JTC Ramsay Circle,...

AC rides “Legends” to calypso crown

Adrian “AC” Clarke is the new calypso monarch of Barbados. AC won his fourth title with 330 points, performing the immensely popular Legends From The...

Mark Lord passes

One of the iconic voices of Barbados has been silenced. Mark Lord, who gave us I Hear A Love Song, My Prayer and My Country...
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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...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

He was doing an old lady a favour by keeping her gun and he forgot he had it in his safe. This was the explanation...

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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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...

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at home

John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50....

Fantastic job from HOPE, says Duguid

Minister of Planning and Development Dr William Duguid has dismissed accusations of corruption in the stateowned Home Ownership Providing Energy Inc. (HOPE) project. The Senior...