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Mark Lord passes

One of the iconic voices of Barbados has been silenced. Mark Lord, who gave us I Hear A Love Song, My Prayer and My Country...

Traffic Management: Foreday Morning Jam

Several traffic changes will take effect in and around The City as theNational Cultural Foundation stages the annual “Foreday Morning Jam” from 1 a.m....

Shaquille is still People’s Monarch

Shaquille GFG successfully defended his title in the Starcom Network Flow People’s Monarch. The results were announced moments ago, with Shaquille earning 56 per...

Remanded on gun and ammo charges

A Christ Church man is scheduled to reappear in court on August 27, charged with possession of a firearm and ten rounds of ammunition. Dwayne...
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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...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...

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 –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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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Fiscal performance ‘must improve’

Barbados has not had an investment grade credit rating for more than ten years and to get one, Government will have to significantly improve...

Standard sold

It is the end of the road for long-standing furniture and appliance store Standard Distribution and Sales Barbados Limited. Trinidad and Tobago conglomerate ANSA McAL...

Abrahams: We Gatherin’ revived parish pride

Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams has declared We Gatherin’ a clear success, arguing that parish pride, revived community participation and a renewed sense of national solidarity...

WI set for Auckland showdown

Shai Hope and Mitchell Santner surveyed the city of Auckland on Tuesday as they met face to face to promote the upcoming T20 International...

US attacks another alleged drug trafficking boat

The US military has killed two people in a strike on a boat involved in alleged drug smuggling in the Eastern Pacific, Secretary of...

Zohran Mamdani is mayor of New York City

In a strong night for Democrats, voters across the country cast ballots on Tuesday, sending their candidates to governors' mansions in New Jersey and...

Seven dead in UPS plane crash in Louisville

At least seven people died and more were severely injured Tuesday evening when a UPS aircraft crashed while taking off from the Louisville airport. Kentucky...

Shooting in Cave Hill

Police have confirmed that a shooting occurred this afternoon at Montgomery Pasture, Cave Hill, St Michael. This is a developing story

UN: Six million affected by Hurricane Melissa in Caribbean

UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations says an estimated six million people have been affected by Hurricane Melissa, the category 5  storm which swept...

Migration ‘a plus’

When people move from one area to another, they strengthen families and communities, so there is no need to look at migration with trepidation,...