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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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Menendez brothers get parole hearings after decades in prison

The Menendez brothers were resentenced in May to 50 years to life in prison, which made them eligible for parole. Both were originally serving life sentences...

Nicholas Brancker leads CARIFESTA XV Caribbean All Star Band at Caribbean to the World Super Concert

Here we go! Tomorrow night, the Caribbean to the World Super Concert steps in right after what promises to be a stirring Opening Ceremony....

Police officer critical after highway collision

A police officer is in critical condition after his motorcycle collided with an SUV this afternoon on the ABC Highway. Reports indicate the officer sustained...

Concern over crime’s impact on economy

Crime is hurting the economy, including tourism and foreign direct investment, and could cause more of Barbados’ best brains to leave the country. These are...

Prison officer on bail in drug smuggling case

Prison officer Akeem St Hill, 28, of Cottage Retreat Road, St George, was placed on $20,000 bail after pleading not guilty to three charges...

Red carpet roll-out for CARIFESTA XV

CARIFTESTA XV, the region’s premier showcase of culture and heritage is being staged in Barbados from tomorrow through August 31, and the island is...

Japan pledges US$10m to Haiti security mission

PORT AU PRINCE – The government of Japan says it will contribute US$10 million to the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, reaffirming its...

Springer bowls amazing last over to win battle with Pollard

Shamar Springer is full of confidence and self-belief following an amazing last over to seal victory for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons against Trinbago Knight...

Walters refuses to support ‘untidy bill’

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters says the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is objecting to the Interception of Communications Bill, 2025 because it is “an untidy...

Darlington delivers as Lodge fight back

The Lodge School lives up to its motto on the cricket field. The St John boys are fighting back. The Milo-sponsored school has a 62-run first...