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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...

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...
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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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Countdown for end of 11-Plus begins

The countdown has officially begun for the end of the Barbados Secondary Schools Entrance Examination (BSSEE), with the Ministry of Education Transformation confirming that...

Missing girl found safe

Kalicia Ariana Layne, 12, of Vauxhall, Christ Church, who was reported missing on Monday, June 22, 2026, has been traced and is safe. The Barbados...

Dip in overall maths, English

St Gabriel’s Primary School dominated this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE), producing both the top boy and girl performers, even as national...

Messi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 18 goals

Lionel Messi has broken the record for the highest number of goals in the history of the FIFA World Cup after scoring his team’s...

Police seek help locating missing 12-year-old girl

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Kalicia Ariana Layne of Vauxhall, Christ Church, who has been reported missing. Police...

Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94

Clive Davis, one of the most influential music executives in the history of rock and pop, has died at the age of 94. A former...

Burnham confirms Starmer succession bid as he is sworn in as MP

Andy Burnham has been officially sworn in as Makerfield's new MP amid loud cheers from his Labour colleagues in the House of Commons. Just hours...

St Gabriel’s students top 11-Plus examination results

The Ministry of Education Transformation released the 11-Plus examination results on Monday morning announcing that Benjamin Enzo Luciene is the top-performing boy and overall...

Lashley’s plan to pull Pine from the edge

Community activist and former parliamentarian Hamilton Lashley has unveiled a comprehensive plan to combat the escalating violence in The Pine community by looking to...

Salah’s World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win

The Egyptian King's match-winning second-half display against New Zealand helped the Pharaohs to their first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and leaves...