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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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Reports of a stabbing in Parish Land, Christ Church

Police at District B Station are conducting investigations into an unnatural death which occurred at Parish Land, Christ Church about 1:50 p.m. earlier today. Preliminary...

Man accused of robbing pensioners makes plea for bail

The man accused of robbing a 71-year-old woman, and beating and robbing a pensioner in full view of passers-by, petitioned the court to release...

113-year-old church begins two-day journey across Swedish city

Alandmark 113-year-old church at risk from ground subsidence is being relocated in its entirety – in a 5 kilometres (three miles) move along a...

Rastas told to plant seven

The National Rastafari Registry Secretariat and Trust (NRRST) is urging all Rastafari to “plant seven”. Trustee Ras Lee Small said it was a form of...

200 stiltwalkers ready for Carifesta

Expect to see no less than 200 stiltwalkers when CARIFESTA begins later this week.  This is according to master stiltswalker Jeffrey “Ife” Wilkinson who was...

Drinks O’Clock shaking up connections

Founder of Spiritual Experiences, Alexis, the brains behind Drinks O’Clock saw a need to help people connect during the COVID-19 lockdown. Five years later, Drinks...

Help for ex-cons

One of Barbados’ most unique co-operatives is moving to help former prison inmates secure a second chance in life and boost their job opportunities. The...

Hurricane Erin expected to strengthen as it moves towards Bermuda

MIAMI –  Hurricane Erin is churning in the Atlantic on Tuesday and it is forecast to “substantially grow in size” while moving closer...

Premature babies die from suspected dish soap contamination in Italy

ROME — A criminal investigation has been opened after two premature babies died within hours of each other on the night between August 12th and 13th...

US: UK backs down in Apple privacy row

The US director of national intelligence says the UK has withdrawn its controversial demand to access global Apple users' data if required. Tulsi Gabbard said...