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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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Vulnerable youth ‘need mentors’

Mentorship – not just policing or tougher laws – remains the single biggest challenge confronting young people as Barbados grapples with rising levels of...

30 centres to check electoral list

From today, the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC)will have 30 registration centres set up across the island.  It will give citizens an opportunity to check...

Call for Bajans to wake up

Barbadians have become accustomed to bad governance, and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Lynette Eastmond, is urging them to wake up and...

‘Ninja Man’ out on bail

Street character Anthony Fitzpatrick “Ninja Man” Lynch is out today after he secured bail at the High Court yesterday. However, his trial is still pending...

Celebration of Chinese culture, cuisine 

Thousands of Barbadians and visitors alike gathered in the spacious facility of Carifesta House, Waterford, St Michael to witness the 12th Fish and Dragon...

Caribbean legislators condemn Trump’s freeze on visas

NEW YORK – Caribbean-American legislators have strongly condemned the Trump administration’s sudden freeze of visas for 75 nations, including many in the Caribbean, effective January...

Spain train crash recovery continues

ADAMUZ– Spanish rescuers used cranes and heavy machinery on Tuesday to gain access to the worst-hit carriages in one of Europe's deadliest train crashes as they...

Trump threatens 200% tariff on French wine

President Donald Trump early Tuesday threatened to impose a 200 per cent tariff on French wine and champagne in an effort to pressure France to join...

BERT targets productivity boost

With labour productivity growth averaging just  0.8 per cent annually since 2018, Government is seeking to boost it under the Barbados Economic Recovery and...

Windies lose first T20I

West Indies slumped to a 38-run defeat against Afghanistan in the first T20I yesterday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Opting to bat first, the...