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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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Joys of Park parade

It was another wonderful Christmas morning in Queen’s Park where a large crowd of Barbadians and visitors turned out to enjoy the annual concert...

Private sector backs Caricom

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration and the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) in...

West Indies batsmen, bowlers slip in ICC Test rankings

 There is no West Indies batsman in the top 50 of the ICC’s Test batting rankings following their disappointing performances in the recently concluded...

US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where militants have sought to establish a...

Lorde: Deeper point being missed

The tension between Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and some of her counterparts in CARICOM rooted in the Venezuela-United States (US) conflict...

Jofra Archer to miss rest of Ashes series

Melbourne, Australia – England has been dealt a significant blow in an already disappointing Ashes series, with fast bowler Jofra Archer now set to...

Somalians vote as universal adult suffrage set to return after more than 50 years

Mogadishu – Residents of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu voted on Thursday in municipal elections meant to pave the way for the East African country’s first...

UPDATE: Fatal shooting at Chapel, St Philip

The man who was shot and killed at Chapel #3, St Philip, on Christmas Eve has been identified by a relative. He is Carlos Kerwin...

UPDATE: Fatal accident at Lancaster

A 24-year-old St Michael woman perished in the accident along Lancaster Bridge, St James last night. Police say she was identified by a relative as...

SSA off on Christmas Day, New Year’s

There will be no garbage collection today, Christmas Day or on New Year’s Day by the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA). The agency is also appealing...