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Mottley: Barbados will continue to seek reparatory justice

Barbadians will soon be able to pursue postgraduate studies that place emphasis on reparations. As part of her statement on Emancipation Day today, Prime Minister...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

This year's Emancipation celebration began with a drum call, dance and fire breathing. From around 8:15 a.m., the four groups converged at JTC Ramsay Circle,...

AC rides “Legends” to calypso crown

Adrian “AC” Clarke is the new calypso monarch of Barbados. AC won his fourth title with 330 points, performing the immensely popular Legends From The...
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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...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

He was doing an old lady a favour by keeping her gun and he forgot he had it in his safe. This was the explanation...

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...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

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’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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Central Bank Governor apologises

apologised for his handling of questions from the media surrounding the cost of the BiMPay national instant payment system and has now revealed that...

St. Michael man remanded on ammunition charge

A 23-year-old St. Michael man has been remanded to prison after being charged with possession of ammunition. Abiola Aman Kosay Grant of Kensington New Road...

Update: UK national identified in Holetown marine fatality

Police have identified the man who died following a marine collision off Holetown Beach, St. James, as 57-year-old Richard Howes of the United Kingdom. Howes...

Small craft advisory remains in effect as strong winds forecast

A small craft advisory remains in effect for Barbados as strong winds are expected to generate hazardous sea conditions across the island’s marine area. The...

Mallalieu calls for discussion on banning of guns

Is it time for Barbados to ban guns save for the protective services and a few sporting organisations? Or should there be a referendum...

Private sector urged to boost exports

Government wants the private sector to play a more active role in helping Barbados grow its exports to significantly boost foreign exchange earnings and...

West Indies Retired Players Foundation honours Hall and Griffith for outstanding contributions

Two of the most celebrated figures in Barbados and West Indies cricket, Sir Wes Hall and Sir Charlie Griffith, were honoured for their outstanding...

Tridents aim for fourth straight WCPL title

Three-time champions Barbados Tridents will begin their quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) title without key all-rounders Aaliyah Alleyne...

Matthews returns to top spots for allrounders in ICC Women’s Rankings

A strong showing for the West Indies in their opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has helped their dynamic captain Hayley...

Fast bowlers Alzarri and Shamar back in West Indies squad for Sri Lanka Test series

Fast bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph have returned from injury and were named in the 15-man Test squad on Tuesday for a two-match...