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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...

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as new US Attorney General

United States President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general – the nation’s top law enforcement official. The...

Bahamas to review work permit process

Nassau – The Bahamas government says it will conduct a review examining labour certificate applications and employment data. “The purpose of this review is to...

Dream Mas Nightmare

What was supposed to be a dream jump up for hundreds of Grand Kadooment revellers turned into a nightmare after many were left without costumes, scrambling...
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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...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

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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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National minimum wage to go up, increase also for security guards

The national minimum wage is set to increase by 2 per cent effective January 21, 2026, says the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and...

Weir: Agriculture seeing growth

Agriculture is growing despite facing some challenges. Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security Indar Weir said the evidence of this was in the Central...

Two named Caricom Youth Ambassadors

Barbados has announced Christopher Brathwaite and Janae Herbert as its new CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) for the 2025–2027 term – two dynamic young leaders...

Suspects detained in gold seizure operation in Guyana

GEORGETOWN – Guyana police say they have seized more than GUY$130 million (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents) in cash and gold, after carrying out an...

King refuses to call time on career

Barbadian tennis star Darian King has put retirement talks firmly on hold, declaring that he intends to remain a professional athlete for as long...

Eileen Higgins elected as first Democratic mayor of Miami in 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral race in Florida, the first time someone from her party has done so in nearly 30...

BOSS Bonds to be paid by Christmas

Boss Bond investors can expect a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve. Yesterday Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn said that was when...

Woman charged with trafficking cannabis valued at $40 000

Shanece Alicia Atkinson of Charnocks Land, Charnocks, Christ Church, is scheduled to appear in court today, charged with trafficking cannabis with an estimated street...

Fired up despite setback

Authenticity, consistency, discipline, high standards and quality are all key ingredients for seasoned Bajan chef turned entrepreneur Ryan Hill. So when he wanted to take...

Barbados ‘can become drag racing hub’

Barbados has the room to take over motorsports, specifically drag racing, in the Caribbean.  That’s the feeling of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s (BTMI) Sports...