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Mottley: Barbados will continue to seek reparatory justice

Barbadians will soon be able to pursue postgraduate studies that place emphasis on reparations. As part of her statement on Emancipation Day today, Prime Minister...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

This year's Emancipation celebration began with a drum call, dance and fire breathing. From around 8:15 a.m., the four groups converged at JTC Ramsay Circle,...

AC rides “Legends” to calypso crown

Adrian “AC” Clarke is the new calypso monarch of Barbados. AC won his fourth title with 330 points, performing the immensely popular Legends From The...
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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...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

He was doing an old lady a favour by keeping her gun and he forgot he had it in his safe. This was the explanation...

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...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

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’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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CCJ dismisses appeal in wrongful dismissal case

 The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has dismissed an appeal by Massy Stores (Barbados) Limited regarding the dismissal of a long standing employee....

BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode that spliced parts of his 6 January 2021 speech together, but...

‘Positive response’ to farming, fishing initiative

Barbadians have shown overwhelming interest in the new Farming and Fishing Gateway Training Initiative with 238 expressions of interest for just 20 spaces in...

Trustee defends church’s land use

The Anglican Church is examining a comprehensive development of its land bank. And soon to come on stream will be a commercial project on the...

New vehicle tint regulations to take effect December 1

New regulations governing vehicle windscreens and window tinting will come into force on December 1 and motorists are being reminded to ensure their vehicles...

Sizzla Kalonji, Romain Virgo team up with Rise Reggae Barbados for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts, local Fireside Chat and school visits

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the spirit of unity and compassion takes centre stage as RISE Reggae Barbados 2025 partners with the Sizzla...

Witness: Name on documents was not accused’s

An employee of a shipping company yesterday said accused Corrie MaCauley Brathwaite was the customs broker for goods that came from overseas, but the...

Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs’ 4th floor closed today

The Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs has closed the 4th Floor of its West Wing today citing environmental concerns. Members of the public...

Guyana’s oil production hits 900,000 barrels per day

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited Wednesday announced that the daily production in the Stabroek Block has increased to 900,000 barrels. “Guyana’s story is one of continuous achievements...

King to run as Independent candidate for City

Social media personality Patrick King has announced he will be contesting the seat in the City of Bridgetown as an Independent candidate in the...