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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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Homeless man dies in The City

A homeless man said to be in his 50s, died in the area of Carlisle House in Bridgetown around 7 this morning.His identity is...

Cases of viral illness at 184

Confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) moved to 184 when a 12-year-old Jamaican girl tested positive on arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport...

Barbados to become a Republic

Barbados will become a Republic by next year.This announcement was made by Governor General Dame Sandra Mason as she delivered the Throne Speech during...

No charge for a spliff

Deeming it a waste of both the courts’ and police’s time, Barbadians will no longer be charged for having the quantity of cannabis commonly...

Dame Sandra: Every Barbadian matters

Governor General Dame Sandra Mason on Tuesday delivered a Throne Speech which had the interest of “every” Barbadian as its focus.She repeated Government’s commitment...

No charge for a spliff

Deeming it a waste of both the courts’ and police’s time, Barbadians will no longer be charged for have the quantity of cannabis commonly...

Barbados to recognise same-sex civil unions

The Mia Mottley Administration is preparing to recogonise civil unions for couples of the same gender.The island has increasingly found itself on international lists...

DLP gearing up for next election

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is readying itself for the next General Election, and chairman of the St James South branch, Ashton Turney said...

Barbados will speak on global affairs

Barbados will once again take its place and state its position on global issues, ensuring it is part of the decision-making processes that affect...

Historic opening of Parliament

The State Opening of Parliament this morning was a subdued version of the pomp and pageantry to which Barbadians have become accustomed on such...