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Concern over jail for regulatory breaches

Opposition Senator Karina Goodridge is questioning why non-violent regulatory offences are increasingly being made punishable by imprisonment. She said such penalties were not necessary considering...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

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...
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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...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

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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$367.3m in foreign direct investment

Foreign direct investment (FDI) worth $367.3 million flowed into Barbados in the first half of the year. This information comes from the Central Bank of Barbados,...

Gasoline and diesel prices see small increase

As of Sunday, retail prices for gasoline and diesel have risen slightly across Barbados. Gasoline now costs $3.94 per litre, up two cents, while diesel...

Tint testing extended

There will be no vehicle tint testing across the island today, but motorists will get another chance from tomorrow, Monday, August 12, as authorities...

Trump demands homeless people ‘immediately’ move out of Washington DC

US President Donald Trump has said homeless people must "move out" of Washington DC as he vowed to tackle crime in the city, but...

Barbados has a unique opportunity to champion harm reduction at COP11

By Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance This year, the world’s eyes will turn to Geneva as leaders gather for COP11, the World...

Missing: 18-year-old Trinity Harris

Update: Trinity Tamika Harris, 18, of Cutting Road, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, who was reported missing on Friday, August 11, 2025, has been safely...

PSV, taxi operators want clarity on tint regulations

Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and taxi operators are calling for clarity from Government on the tint regulations set to take effect from September 1. Chairman...

Stoute finishes eighth in 400m freestyle at Junior Pan American Games

Barbadian Swimmer Heidi Stoute finished eighth in the Junior Pan American Games Women’s 400-metre freestyle finals, at the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Asuncion Paraguay...

Water woes hit two parishes

When residents in some parts of St George and Christ Church turned on their taps Friday night, they were frustrated by the trickle they...

Layne charged with multiple offences

Update: Akeem Justin Layne, 31, of Flat Rock, St. George, has been remanded to Dodds Prison on firearm and drug charges. Layne is accused of...