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Betsy’s Story steals the show

The tradition of excellence continued last Friday night as the National Independence Festival Of Creative Arts Performing Arts Semi-finals moved into the second weekend...

Wanted man Akeem Carter in police custody

Akeem Deshawn Carter, who was the subject of a wanted man bulletin issued on Monday, October 19, in connection with serious criminal matters, is...

Trinidad and Tobago win opening match in netball qualifier

Trinidad and Tobago won the opening match of the American regional qualifiers for the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 today at the Garfield Sobers...

Republic announces two executive appointments

Republic Financial Holdings Limited and Republic Bank Limited have announced two executive appointments, effective January 1, 2027, subject to regulatory approval. Parasram (Vic) Salickram will...
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Respect the cane!

Barbadians are being urged to be more vigilant and respectful of visually impaired people using white canes, as the National United Society of the...

Sailor’s drug trial adjourned

The drug trial of Walter O’Neal Prescod was adjourned on Wednesday after the prosecution served additional evidence on his defence team. Prescod, a sailor, of...

Cleric: Families should not face financial stress inheriting homes

Reverend Graveney Bannister, a former magistrate, is putting a case for a tax ease on inherited homes. He referenced the rising cost of living, last...

Trinidad and Tobago win opening match in netball qualifier

Trinidad and Tobago won the opening match of the American regional qualifiers for the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 today at the Garfield Sobers...

Sammy appeals for support

Karen Yip Chuck appointed Republic Financial Holdings CEO

Republic Financial Holdings Limited has appointed Karen Yip Chuck as its Group President and Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval. The appointment takes effect...

Fitch flags SOE risk

Natalie Headley: She felt it. She fought it. She survived.

Given her family’s genetic history, Natalie Headley felt that one day breast cancer could eventually find her. And it did. But Natalie had long...

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BBC publishes salaries of top presenters

London – Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has agreed a £400 000 pay cut, the BBC has revealed as it publishes the...

Trinidad, Australia oil firm join forces on project

Port of Spain – The Trinidad and Tobago government Tuesday said the Australia-based oil company, BHP remains an important partner in the energy sector...

Take steps to ensure safety, says fire officer

The Barbados Fire Service (BFS) is urging residents in flood-prone areas to put plans in place to evacuate early, where possible.Acting Station Officer of...

New option to self-isolate

People who test positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after arriving in Barbados are now being given the option to self-isolate at designated properties at...

Dark Hole road closed

The Ministry of Transport Works and Water Resources advises the public that Dark Hole, St Joseph will closed from Thursday, September 17 until next...

Dame Sandra shares recovery plan

Government plans to implement stimulus packages to rebuild the economy that was crippled by novel coronavirus (COVID-19).The initiatives include a one-year $40 million COVID...

Chargers, UWI start new season on a high

With a strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols, the Barbados Volleyball Association launched its Goddard Enterprises Limited Senior Knockouts on Monday night at the Wildey...

17 years for killing Baxters Road bar owner

The young man who pumped several shots into popular Baxters Road bar owner Colin Forde as he tried to hang on to his jewellery...

‘Fair’ progress

By mid-October, Phase 1 of the Fairchild Street Market Village will be completed, and close to 50 food and beverage vendors who were displaced...

Updated travel protocol effective September 19

Effective Saturday, September 19, everyone arriving in Barbados from a country designated as high or medium risk for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will be required...