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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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PM Mottley calls on Caribbean states to send students to CARIFESTA XV Jamboree

Students from across the Caribbean will have the chance to join the first-ever CARIFESTA XV Student Jamboree in Barbados from August 22–31, 2025. The...

Jason Holder ready to step up as St Kitts skipper for CPL

Jason Holder has turned over a new page in his career as he prepares to lead the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the...

Family Leave Bill makes provision for fathers

Statutory paternity leave for fathers has been introduced in Parliament. The Family Leave Bill, 2025, piloted in the House of Assembly yesterday by Minister of Labour and...

CARICOM holding consultations on CIPS

The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Wednesday said that consultations with key stakeholders have begun across the region to finalise the CARICOM Industrial Policy...

Global plastics treaty about social justice

“Life in plastic, it’s fantastic,” sang Aqua in their 1997 hit Barbie Girl. This phrase has taken on a dark irony in the 21st...

Bid for ‘fairer’ school placings

Government is set to scrap the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Exam in favour of a fairer, more comprehensive system for placing students in secondary...

BUT not supporting changes to Common Entrance

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) says it cannot support proposed changes to the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination, since there has been no...

Hope vows to build unity

Calvin Hope is the new president of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) after emerging victorious in a four-way battle at last night’s election at...

Security ‘up to each undertaker’

It is up to individual funeral homes to ensure they have adequate security in light of the increasing crime and violence, says president of...

Mum, NHC at odds over house

A visually-impaired woman says people with disabilities should not be lumped together, but their individual circumstances taken into account, especially when they are seeking...