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VIDEO: Food business at Eagle Hall hit by fire

Fire broke out at a well-known eatery at Eagle Hall, St Michael, this afternoon. Before the Fire Service arrived, members of the community helped...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased patronage across several major festival activities. NCF...

Suriname prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for man with HIV accused of rape

Paramaribo, Suriname – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison sentence for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of...

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the...

Prow takes pride in gold medal

For Barbados squash champion Margot Prow, winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games is still a...

WI miss out on series win

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Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

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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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Docs: Take symptoms seriously

Family physician Dr Adrian Lorde is urging Barbadians to take respiratory symptoms seriously as cases climb sharply, warning that shortness of breath and worsening...

Some hired car companies fully booked

Despite early concerns raised by hired car rental companies regarding Government’s $5 car rental levy, some proprietors have noted a positive response from customers. The...

Pollard’s unbeaten knock helps Emirates demolish Capitals

Kieron Pollard played a captain’s knock to lead MI Emirates to a convincing eight-wicket victory over the Dubai Capitals in the International League T20...

Nine dead in mass killing in Suriname

 At least nine people, including four children were killed as a man went on a rampage in the district of Commewijne,  located on the...

Full rooms signal bright start to winter tourism season

Barbados’ winter tourism season has opened on a strong note, with hotel occupancy levels climbing above last year and many properties already operating at...

Push for Kwanzaa to be a national holiday  

Kwanzaa celebrations kicked off recently, with organisers announcing an ambitious push to have the pan-African holiday recognised as a national holiday in Barbados by...

Family seeking answers after loved one’s death

As Christmas celebrations were underway across the island, a grieving family is left searching for answers following the tragic death of their loved one...

Wrong body cremated after hospital mix-up in Scotland

Scotland's largest hospital has apologised after a bereaved family was given the wrong body for a cremation ceremony. Morgue staff at the Queen Elizabeth University...

Applewhaite signs two-year deal with Connecticut United FC

Barbados’ senior men’s national captain, Andre Applewhaite, has signed a two-year contract with professional club Connecticut United FC. The left back will compete in Major...

Italy arrests nine over alleged Hamas funding

Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years. The money was ostensibly collected as...