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Deported Jamaicans opt to stay in Eswatini

Kingston, Jamaica – Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says the third Jamaican deported from the United States to the African nation of  Eswatini...

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 –...

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...

Public warned of counterfeit US currency in circulation

The Barbados Police Service says there is counterfeit United States Currency in circulation and is advising embers of the public and business community to...
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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...

Old sex cases brought forward

Justice Pamela Beckles has declared that she will be prioritising the trial of two sexual offence matters later this year because of their age. The...

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...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...

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 –...

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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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‘D2’ steps from behind the pen into spotlight

For years, David “D2” Davis has helped some of Barbados’ biggest soca stars shine from behind the scenes. This Crop Over, however, the creative...

Four children among eight shot at Fourth of July fireworks

Eight people were shot in Coney Island, New York, during a Fourth of July fireworks display Saturday as four children were among the wounded. Four...

Jamaican track and field coach Stephen Francis has died

Legendary Jamaican track and field coach Vincent Stephen “Franno” Francis, one of the central figures behind the country’s golden era in athletics, has died...

WI stifled by Sri Lanka

West Indies were put to the sword by Sri Lanka as the visiting team rattled up an imposing score on the second day of...

Bar calls for broader work permit regulations

The recent investigation into the living quarters of 80 migrant workers with a construction firm has reignited debate over who should have the authority...

Technical issues behind arrivals data error 

Senior officials involved in the compilation and publication of visitor arrivals data are assuring Barbadians that there is noreason to question the accuracy of...

50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...

President’s leave extended

The President of Barbados, His Excellency, the Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic’s leave has been extended until Monday, July 13. The Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey...

BWU monitoring action over alleged mistreatment of migrant workers

The Barbados Workers Union is waiting and watching after exposing a large construction company's alleged mistreatment of migrant workers. “On Wednesday, we brought to the...

Nation kicks off Crop Over season

The Nation Publishing Co Limited marked the launch of this year’s Crop Over Central yesterday with a pop-up event at Jubilee Gardens in The...