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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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Teen remanded to Psychiatric Hospital

A teenager who confessed to using marijuana and “mollies” has been remanded to the Psychiatric Hospital for evaluation. Rashad Shaqur Davion Greaves, 16, of Turners...

Barbados appoints first Human Rights Commissioner

Former President of the Senate, the Most Honourable Kerryann Ifill, has been appointed as Barbados’ first Human Rights Commissioner. Her appointment, approved by Cabinet,...

CDB president says corruption is a significant barrier to development

President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, Tuesday said that corruption represents one of the most significant barriers to sustainable development. In...

Australia’s social media ban for children takes effect

Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and...

Man injured in Kendal Hill shooting

Police at the Oistins Station are investigating a shooting that occurred along Kendal Hill, Christ Church, on Monday. According to reports, a male was in...

Wanted man now in custody

A St James man who had been the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin for serious criminal matters is now in police custody. The Barbados...

Small Craft Advisory issued for the island

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Small Craft Advisory and High Surf Advisory as sea conditions are expected to deteriorate from Thursday. Although...

Plane passenger books a fine

After refusing to get off an aircraft on Saturday and assaulting a sergeant, British national Noah Joseph Bridgeman-Morgan was fined $1 000 forthwith, with...

Antigua government to launch portal next year showing all government contracts

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says government will next year launch a public “citizens’ portal”  where all government purchases and contracts will be published as...

Veteran broadcaster Maurice Norville passes away

Veteran broadcaster Maurice Norville passed away this morning. The 73-year-old was for many decades, one of the signature voices on local radio. “Maurice was more than...