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Elderly man loses home to fire

An elderly man lost his home and all of his possessions to fire this evening at Hopewell, Christ Church. The incident happened a stone’s throw...

Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Pakistan expectedly completed a straightforward win over the West Indies on Wednesday’s penultimate day to halt a slide of...

Decomposed male body found in St John

The decomposed body of a male was discovered at Upper Belle Canfield, Hothersal, St John, around 9:15 a.m. today. Detectives were conducting investigations in the...

Marshall remanded until September

Shazan Deron Marshall was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in Oistins Magistrates’ Court today charged with murder. Marshall, 21, of Parish...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

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...

Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Pakistan expectedly completed a straightforward win over the West Indies on Wednesday’s penultimate day to halt a slide of...

Pakistan in control

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 Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

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CDB pays tribute to former vice-president

The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Friday paid tribute to its former first vice president, Marius Alexis St. Rose, describing him as “a towering...

Leeward Islands urged to monitor Storm Erin

MIAMI – Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to strengthen into the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season on Friday as residents in...

Hundreds hit by food poisoning in Indonesia after eating free school meals

More than 360 people fell ill in Indonesia’s town of Sragen in Central Java after consuming school lunches, an official said on Thursday, in...

Artistes riding wave of success

Crop Over 2025 was “sweet fuh days” for several artistes, and they are already preparing to keep the momentum going. Mikey Mercer, Tionne Hernandez, Jordan...

Sir Viv calls for level heads

Sir Vivian Richards has added his voice to those of other greats of the game calling for changes to be made to save the...

Bring the law, says magistrate

Leighton Sylvester Greaves was adamant there was a law which said cases must be dismissed if a file wasnot produced within six months. “It all...

Man injured in shooting incident

Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred around 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, at Martins Road, Pine, St. Michael. Reports indicate that two masked men...

Nude female body found at Shop Hill

UPDATE: The body of a woman was discovered around 5:30 p.m. at Grand View, Shop Hill, St Thomas. Police public affairs and communications officer, Inspector Ryan...

Original Burning Flames to perform at CARIFESTA XV Soca Super Concert

The Original Burning Flames, one of the Caribbean’s most enduring soca bands, will perform at the CARIFESTA XV Soca Super Concert in Barbados on...

Moore outlines some concerns about bill

While welcoming the Family Leave Bill 2005, general secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union Toni Moore has called for “swift clarification” of some of...