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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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US probes delays in Tesla crash reports

WASHINGTON – The US auto safety agency said Thursday it would investigate Tesla's delays in submitting crash reports involving advanced driver-assistance systems or self-driving...

Send bill through joint select committee, says Worrell

Stop trying to rush interception of communications legislation through Parliament and send it to a joint select committee for further consultation. Opposition Senator Andre Worrell...

Hurricane Erin to drench parts of Virginia while brushing US east coast

Life-threatening rip currents and other dangers brought to the US east coast by nearby Hurricane Erin will last for at least a couple more...

Trim: Youth navigating unprecedented pressures

Government is doing more to help the youth, including those who are increasingly vulnerable to crime. In her maiden speech in the Senate yesterday, Government...

Bill aimed at ‘taking back our streets’

Government has been trying to “take back our streets” from criminals since 2018 and the Interception of Communications Bill, 2025, is just one of...

Interpol issues Red Notice for Brazilian national wanted for murder

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has issued a Red Notice for Brazilian national, Fernando Teles Pereira, who is wanted in Guyana on a...

Accused: I’m not the murderer

He was rolling a joint when he heard loud explosions, said murder accused Basil Alphonso Branch. Shortly after, he heard another set of explosions and...

Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine

Russia has launched 574 drones and 40 missiles on Ukraine in one of the heaviest bombardments in weeks, Ukrainian officials say. One person was killed...

Windies girls score big win over CSK Academy on India tour

The West Indies women’s developmental training squad in India had an easy victory on Wednesday when they defeated the Chennai Super Kings Academy girls...

BMS continues to monitor tropical wave

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) continues to closely monitor a tropical wave in the central Atlantic. The system is currently located near 49W, approximately...