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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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Forbes: Messi still wealthiest soccer player

London – Lionel Messi was denied a potentially money-spinning move away from Barcelona this month after a contract-dispute but the Argentine maestro remains the...

Farley is President of the Senate

Senator Reginald Farley was duly elected president of the Senate on Tuesday morning.In a brief session prior to The State Opening of Parliament at...

Chinese ambassador praises handling of COVID-19 pandemic

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Yan Xiusheng on Monday praised Government for its handling of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).Yan, who was speaking...

BRA: Property owners can request copy of land tax bill via email

Due to delays with the delivery of international mail, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is asking property owners overseas to write via email to...

Venezuela charges US citizen

Caracas – Venezuela’s chief prosecutor Tarek Saab on Monday announced charges of terrorism and weapons trafficking against an alleged United States “spy” who was...

Guyana, Trinidad record more deaths from viral illness

Georgetown – Guyana recorded four deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) over the last weekend, pushing its total to 56 as other Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...

Union says LIAT seeking extension of lay-off period in Dominica

Roseau – The Waterfront and Allied Workers Union (WAWU) says the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, is a seeking a further extension of the lay-off...

LESC’s big day

The Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre (LESC) will take on historic prominence today, having through proclamation by Governor General Dame Sandra Mason, been appointed as...

Funding ‘a must’

Funding is necessary for young Barbadian riders to achieve their full potential in the sport of cycling.This was the view of chairman of Cockspur,...

Two get Rotary scholarships

Two young women are now closer to achieving their dreams thanks to the Rotary Club of Barbados West.Yesterday, the club presented 19-year-old Jacqueline Ford...