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Bajan sent to the UK

A Barbadian man who was wanted in the United Kingdom on an alleged sexual assault more than 20 years ago was extradited last Friday. Former...

Goddard on multiple charges in the Northern Division

Roshawn Ricardo Dacosta Goddard pleaded guilty to theft of a cow and is now awaiting a pre-sentencing report. Goddard, 21, of Date Tree Hill, St...

Man charged with murder and rape of a minor

A 21-year-old Christ Church man is scheduled to appear in court this morning, charged with murder and rape of a minor. He is Shazan Deron...

Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to ​intervene if...
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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...

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

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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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Man charged in $109K Bridgetown Duty Free burglary

Update Khaleed Akio Bryant, 27, of Yearwood Road, Mount Standfast, St. James, was arrested by police and formally charged with burglary at Bridgetown Duty Free...

NDP claims decisive victory as former Prime Minister Gonsalves retains lone ULP seat

The New Democratic Party (NDP) stormed to an almost total landslide victory in Thursday’s general election, with preliminary results showing that the party had...

St Peter man charged with handling stolen property

Update Marc Anderson Francis, 39, of Bakers, St. Peter, was arrested by police and formally charged with handling stolen property between November 6 and 20,...

Teen charged with handling stolen property

Update Zhane Shilah Angeline Hurley, 19, of #1 Decatur Terrace, Mount Standfast, St. James, was arrested by police and formally charged with handling stolen property...

High demand for BOSS+

Barbadians have shown their renewed appetite for Government paper by acquiring $200 million in Barbados Optional Savings Bonds Plus (BOSS+) in less than six...

Ex-workers: Pay us now!

Five former employees of the Urban Development Commission (UDC) and the Rural Development Commission (RDC), who opted for voluntary separation packages when the two...

St Vincent opposition New Democratic Party secures election win

In a landmark political transformation, the New Democratic Party (NDP) has secured victory in the 2025 national elections in St Vincent and the Grenadines,...

Police investigate stabbing at Fairchild Street

The police at Central Station are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred along Fairchild Street, St. Michael today. Initial investigations indicate that a male...

Independence Parade to feature installation of Barbados’ second President

The climax of celebrations marking Barbados’ 59th Anniversary of Independence and the 4th Anniversary as a Parliamentary Republic will be the Independence and Republic...

Traffic delays in Fontabelle as Independence Parade rehearsals take place

A long line of traffic on Fontabelle, St Michael, heading out of the city this evening was delayed by rehearsals for the 2025 Independence...