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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

Pakistan in control

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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Guests Sparkle at Soiree

Sparkle Soiree, Part 2, of Colombian Emeralds International’s Christmas celebration took place recently at the plush Limegrove Lifestyle Centre in Holetown, St James. Like the...

7.0 magnitude quake rattles Taiwan

TAIPEI - A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck some 32 km (20 miles) off Taiwan's northeastern coastal city of Yilan on Saturday, the island's weather...

Jamaica thanks China for hurricane relief support

KINGSTON – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its support to Jamaica following...

Monthly flights to Africa on cards

Barbadians seeking to connect with their African roots will soon have a more convenient travel option, as Nigerian airline Air Peace is seeking to...

Ransomware business threat grows

Barbadian cybersecurity strategist Niel Harper has raised an alarm internationally about the ongoing threats posed by the professionalisation of cybercrime and the emerging security...

Festive time on Boxing Day

With their Christmas Day hams heartily eaten and all their gifts opened, Barbadians and visitors continued their holiday celebrations outdoors yesterday. Whether sinking their toes...

Ham thief sent to hospital for evaluation

After stealing two hams a week before Christmas, Jadon Oneal Branker will be spending the remainder of the Yuletide season at the Psychiatric Hospital....

High hopes for women’s football

Mario Vanterpool has set himself a clear mission: to return the Lady Tridents to their former standards and push them even further by 2026. Speaking...

High Court judge dismisses application by Irish tycoon

A High Court judge last month dismissed the application by Irish tycoon, John McManus, for judicial review against former coroner Graveney Bannister, who conducted...

Demand for Chinese hospital ship ‘a concern’

Former minister of health Donville Inniss has described the long lines of Barbadians seeking medical attention from the visiting Chinese hospital ship as “embarrassing”,...