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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 –...

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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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Pastor Lowe passes away

Pastor and popular gospel singer Vincent Anthony "Tony" Lowe, who was at Dodds prison awaiting sentence on a sexual assault conviction died yesterday. Sources said...

Barbados, India, sign ground breaking agreement to establish coconut processing plant

The Government of Barbados and the Republic of India recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Coconut...

BHTA: Levy reform a game-changer

The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has hailed new legislation requiring global booking platforms to collect and remit the ten per cent Shared...

Second boxer dies from brain injury after Tokyo event

A second Japanese boxer has died from a brain injury suffered at an event in Tokyo. Hiromasa Urakawa, 28, died on Saturday after he was...

High CARIFESTA XV hopes on heels of bumper festival

The last lap weekend of this year’s Crop Over season kept many in Barbados’ hospitality and transport sectors “on their toes”, with hoteliers and taxi operators...

Man killed in hit-and-run in St George

Police are investigating a fatal collision in St George on Saturday night that claimed the life of a man. According to police, officers at District...

Parents urged to have young children’s eyes tested

Parents and guardians are being encouraged to have their children’s vision checked between the ages of three and five. In a statement issued today, the...

Pakistan beat West Indies in 1st ODI

Pakistan batting does the job as they overcome West Indies in 1st ODI Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Talat led Pakistan to victory by five wickets...

Shaquille thanks supporters for ‘huge surprise’

Flow Starcom People’s Monarch Shaquille GFG has expressed deep gratitude to fans, family and supporters. He was visibly moved as he received his cheque for $15...

President to take vacation leave

The President of Barbados, Her Excellency the Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, will be out of office on vacation leave from August 10 to...