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Voters in Brazil head to polls as Lula goes up against Bolsonaro’s son

Polls have opened in Brazil as people choose their new president in a closely fought run-off election. The choice is between the 80-year-old incumbent, left-winger...

Flash-flood watch issued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flash-flood watch as an area of instability south of the island is expected to contribute to further...

Kothdiwala set to become youngest Senator

Khaleel Kothdiwala is set to become the youngest member of Barbados’ Senate, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced earlier tonight as she closed her...

Mottley: BLP now on ‘mission transformation’

From mission critical to mission survival during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) has now moved to mission transformation, said Prime Minister...
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Call to craft workplace policies for dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is now a workplace issue and Barbados will have to deal with it. Executive board member of the Barbados Alzheimer’s Association, Kaila Branch,...

‘DPP cannot be included’

The State has filed an appeal against a High Court decision that quashed a magistrate’s order sending former CLICO Life Insurance Company chairman Leroy...

DLP: Food bill a critical failure

The Democratic Labour Party’s spokesperson on Agriculture and Fisheries, Amoy Gilding-Bourne, has labelled Barbados’ food import bill a national security risk. Responding to the Weekend...

Push to shepherd netballers

Anna Shepherd is returning to fulltime coaching with an ambitious vision to help shape the next generation of netball talent in Barbados through the...

Businesses urged to ensure brand stands out

Businesses were encouraged to explore what makes their brand stand out as the adoption of generative AI is leaving information, flyers and business models...

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Cancer could not steal her future

When Kashamra “Kay” Hamilton-Steede was diagnosed with cancer and relayed that information to her teenaged son, his first question was: “Mum are you going...

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Kohli, Gill rip Windies’ bowlers to shreds in ODI opener

Centuries by Virat Kohli and captain Shubman Gill and stellar bowling by spinner Kuldeep Yadav helped India pummel West Indies by eight wickets in...

Cost of Living Cash Credit beneficiaries continue to rise

Government has paid out over $28 million in the Cost of Living Cash Credit (COLCC) programme since it began in April, with the number...

Man charged with robbery and attempted robbery

A 28-year-old man has been charged with robbery and assault with intent to rob following an investigation by the Barbados Police Service. Nia Kuumpa Lynch,...

Barbados delegation did not join Netanyahu walkout

The Barbados delegation did not walk out of the United Nations General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to address the gathering...

Police identify fatal shooting victim

Police have identified the man who was shot and killed at Six Roads Development, St Philip, early this morning as 28-year-old Tremaine Alexander Beckles. Beckles,...

PM Mottley pays tribute to calypso icon Mighty Sparrow

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to calypso icon the Mighty Sparrow, who has died at age 91. Mottley described Sparrow as a...

Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow dies at 91

Trinidad and Tobago's calypso fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its most celebrated figures, Slinger Francisco, the legendary performer known worldwide as...

Barbados wins first-ever WorldSkills medal

Barbados has secured its first-ever medal at the WorldSkills Competition, with Khajon Albert capturing bronze in Intelligent Security Technology at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Technical Delegate...

QEH Annex relocating to Coconut Walk

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Annex is relocating from its current location at the corner of 6th Avenue, Belleville, and Pine Road to Coconut...

Hope: WI ready to rewrite India script

Thiruvananthapuram. Ever heard of it? Well, that’s the busy town on the south-west coast of India where West Indies will start their cricket tour today...