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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 –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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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Holder takes lead as Bajans in action tonight for start of 2025 Caribbean Premier League

Several Barbadians will be in action on Thursday night as the 2025 edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) bowls off. Jason...

BMS monitoring Tropical Storm Erin

At 11 a.m. today, Tropical Storm Erin was located near 16.4N 49.7W or 1,095 km (680 miles) northeast of Barbados. This system is expected to...

BHL sold in US$186m deal

Barbados-based beverage conglomerate Banks Holdings Limited (BHL) has been sold as part of a US$186 million deal involving its subsidiaries and affiliated Caribbean companies. On...

Pooran replaces Pollard as Trinbago Knight Riders captain

Nicholas Pooran has been named Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) captain ahead of CPL 2025. He will take over from Kieron Pollard, who has led the team since 2019, when...

Baby Shark song not plagiarised – South Korean top court

South Korea's Supreme Court has rejected a US composer's allegation that the producers of the inescapably catchy children's song Baby Shark plagiarised his work,...

Raphael: More than half of PSVs have tint

Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT), Roy Raphael, is requesting an urgent meeting with Director of Citizen Engagement and Media Relations...

EU sending wildfire help to Spain as death toll rises

The European Union is sending two planes to help Spain tackle raging wildfires, after the country activated an EU disaster assistance mechanism for fires...

Broomes lauds Ministry’s plans

Retired Principal Jeff Broomes has given the Ministry of Educational Transformation a passing grade for its new education plans unveiled on Tuesday. Pointing out that...

Barbados squash teams bow out in quarter-finals at Junior Pan Am Games

Barbados’ squash double teams had their championship hopes ended at the quarter-final stages on day four of the Junior Pan American Games held in...

Concern over family courts

Member of Parliament for St Michael South Central Marsha Caddle is concerned about the time it takes for the courts to hand down decisions...