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BCFA calls for support for Cuba at UN

The Barbados Cuba Friendship Association (BCFA) has called on Caribbean nations to support Cuba’s resolution against the United States’ economic embargo when it comes...

Flash-flood watch discontinued

The Barbados Meteorological Services has discontinued the flash-flood watch for Barbados after the threat of flash flooding diminished. In a statement issued at noon today,...

Russia given first championships since Ukraine invasion

Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships - the first time an Olympic federation has chosen to stage a global event in Russia...

Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections

Former US President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices as he hit the campaign trail...
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Call to craft workplace policies for dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is now a workplace issue and Barbados will have to deal with it. Executive board member of the Barbados Alzheimer’s Association, Kaila Branch,...

‘DPP cannot be included’

The State has filed an appeal against a High Court decision that quashed a magistrate’s order sending former CLICO Life Insurance Company chairman Leroy...

DLP: Food bill a critical failure

The Democratic Labour Party’s spokesperson on Agriculture and Fisheries, Amoy Gilding-Bourne, has labelled Barbados’ food import bill a national security risk. Responding to the Weekend...

Russia given first championships since Ukraine invasion

Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships - the first time an Olympic federation has chosen to stage a global event in Russia...

Push to shepherd netballers

Businesses urged to ensure brand stands out

Businesses were encouraged to explore what makes their brand stand out as the adoption of generative AI is leaving information, flyers and business models...

Power hike concern

Candace and Diana – that’s what friends are for

Candace Eng and Diana Batson-Prince were besties from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. They attended college together, shared a lot in common,...

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Christ Church West folk identify issues

Some residents of Christ Church West say they were hoping to see issues with roads, housing and the environment addressed as the country heads...

Capital markets ‘need help’

As the Caribbean strives for growth and competitiveness, the road must be made easier for capital markets in Barbados and elsewhere to help the...

Body found at Collymore Rock, St Michael

Update Police are investigating an unnatural death after the body of a man was discovered inside a business establishment along Upper Collymore Rock, St Michael,...

France debates under-15s social media ban endorsed by Macron

France is on course to follow Australia in banning social media to younger teenagers, as debate on a new law opens in the National...

Spin twins sink Ireland as West Indies seal rain-affected victory

 In a rain-disrupted clash that underscored the growing prowess of their young talent, the West Indies Under-19s secured a crucial 25-run victory (DLS method)...

PM confident BLP will hold St John

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is confident about the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) being able to retain the St John seat. While canvassing in the...

Members of gang suppression force to begin arriving in Haiti in April

The first contingents of the United Nations Securuty approved Gang Suppression Force (GSF) for Haiti are expected to arrive on the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...

Prime Minister Mottley pays tribute to the late Sybil Leacock

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has described the late Sybil Leacock as an enduring source of inspiration whose life left an indelible mark on...

Grantley Adams head clamping down on late students

Principal of the Grantley Adams Memorial School, Major Andrew Skeete, says there has been a “very slight improvement” in student punctuality following his surprise...

Digital Detox: Take a break online

By Sandy Deane How many times did you pick up your phone and scroll through your favourite social media platforms or websites today? Five, 10,...