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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 –...

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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Windies blow over Sri Lanka

West Indies fast bowlers steamrolled Sri Lanka to record a huge win by an innings and 217 runs yesterday in the first Test match...

Roach joins 300 club

The entire cricketing world stood up yesterday and gave Kemar Roach a standing ovation. The fast bowing legend stood tall as he reached the phenomenal...

Activist slaps Bar with $500 000 lawsuit

Social activist and paralegal Winston Clarke has slapped the Barbados Bar Association (BBA) and its president, Larry Smith, with a $500 000 lawsuit, accusing...

‘Govt not drawing IMF US$64m fund’

Barbados will not be drawing down the US$64 million that is now available under the precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the International Monetary Fund...

Fogging Schedule: June 29 to July 3

Several districts in Christ Church will be fogged next week by the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit as part of ongoing...

NCC announces temporary closure of lifeguard towers and facilities

The National Conservation Commission (NCC) is advising the public that all lifeguard towers and NCC public facilities will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, June...

Daughter appeals for help finding missing retired educator

The daughter of missing man Ulric Carlisle Kirton is appealing to members of the public who may have seen her father. Kirton, 68 years, of...

Arthur Smith Primary reclaims BICO Football title

Arthur Smith Primary School are champions of the National Sports Council BICO Football Competition once again after defeating St Cyprian’s Boys 2-1 at the...

Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France

Eleven people have died after a civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in the town of Tomblaine in eastern France, local authorities said. The pilot and...

Legislation debate soon on human tissue and organs

Barbados could soon establish a legal framework for human tissue and organ transplants, including access to a regional organ bank, as Government prepares to...