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West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs to record a magnificent Test match win in honour of the late great Sir Garfield Sobers, National...

Plot to assassinate T&T PM and other officials spans multiple jurisdictions

Port of Spain – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the alleged plot to assassinate her and senior members of her government has widened significantly...

MISSING: Kemera Murray

Thirteen-year-old Kemera Murray has been reported missing, last seen on Tuesday, July 21 in the area of North Close Wildey, St Michael. Murray, who lives...

WANTED:  Tyrese Leroy Farrell

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tyrese Leroy Farrell alias ‘Twin”, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters.  Farrell,...
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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...

No more extensions for gun offender

He was recovering from surgery and unable to work. That was the explanation given yesterday by first-time gun offender Rawle Anthony Caesar as he sought...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Government should be moving with urgency to get a legal opinion on the deduction authorisation for public officers that is creating anxiety among hundreds...

West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs to record a magnificent Test match win in honour of the late great Sir Garfield Sobers, National...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so that Barbadians can benefit from a...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Fees fuel bank profits

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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Ashanti glows in Barbados while enjoying beach day with baby KK

Ashanti put her hourglass curves on display while enjoying a beach day in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Rock Wit U hitmaker, 45, soaked up the sun during her recent...

Ministry orders six trucks to help with road programme

More road patching equipment is coming, says Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw. During the 80th anniversary celebration of JC Bamford Excavators Ltd on Thursday night,...

Melissa upgraded to Category 1 hurricane

Tropical Storm Melissa has been upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, Principal Director of the Meteorological Service, Jamaica, Evan Thompson, confirmed. The system, at the...

CDB awards US$100,000 grant to local firm to develop Caribbean stock photography platform

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), through its Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF), has awarded a  US$100,000 grant to NativeFoto Ltd., a Trinidad &...

Sammy blasts West Indies’ performance against Bangladesh in ODI series

 West Indies head coach, Daren Sammy has described his team’s performance in the just concluded ODI series against Bangladesh as “poor and disappointing”. The regional...

Bajans returning ahead of storm

Some Barbadian students at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies are making their way home ahead of the anticipated passage...

Trinidad rocked by strong earthquake

An earthquake with a magnitude of  5.0 rocked Trinidad and Tobago on Friday night, but  there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The...

Jamaicans and Haitians prepare for passage of Tropical Storm Melissa

Jamaicans and Haitians were bracing for the passage of Tropical  Storm Melissa that is expected to  rapidly intensify into  a major hurricane this weekend. Weather...

‘No retreat’ against climate crisis

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has declared that Barbados cannot afford to “step back” from confronting the climate crisis,...

BLA’s system failure ongoing

The breakdown of the Barbados Licensing Authority’s (BLA) vehicle registration system has stretched into several days, with technicians still searching for a permanent fix. The...