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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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St George man charged with murder

Update: Mikhail Raschid Bradshaw, 29, of Workmans, St George, appeared in District “A” Criminal Court No. 2 today charged with the murder of Akil Hinds...

CO Williams workers off the job at Lears

Update: Workers from all C.O.Williams sites went on strike this morning choosing to withdraw labour in response to failed negotiations on salary and wage...

Bajan cricketers preparing for Bolivarian Games in Peru

The Barbados senior men’s team is busy preparing for the upcoming Bolivarian Games which will be played next month in Lima Peru. The squad...

High surf advisory issued for Barbados

A high surf advisory is in effect for the western coastlines of Barbados. Choppy sea conditions along the western coastlines are expected from Wednesday, November...

Traffic changes for Barbados Food and Rum Festival

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, The National Cultural Foundation in collaboration with the Barbados Food and Rum Festival, will be holding a culinary...

Call for overhaul of debt financing

Minister Of Energy And Business Senator Lisa Cummins wants a renewed approach to debt financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and a...

Thorne knocks borrowing spree

Government came under heavy criticism from Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne yesterday for its borrowing during debate of the Development Bank Of Latin America And...

CCJ turns down Pile’s application

Disgraced Former Attorney Vonda Minerva Pile will remain disbarred. This comes after Barbados’ highest court, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), turned down her application...

Barbados Licensing Authority pleased with progress of new system

As the Barbados Licensing Authority (BLA) continues to test its new platform, some of the services have resumed at the Pine, St Michael headquarters...

Funeral director seeking St Lucy pick

Funeral Director Ian Griffith has expressed interest in being the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate for St Lucy. Griffith, whose navel string is firmly buried...