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$8m in drugs seized

Barbados’ Customs and Excise Department is now basking in the glory of a significant number of seizures. Delivering remarks during the Barbados Customs and Excise...

BAMP warns of rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is urging doctors and the public to remain vigilant amid a significant increase in respiratory illnesses, including...

Man charged with three offences

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged Jason Andre Leacock, 30, of 1st Avenue, Friendship Terrace, St Michael, in connection with offences...

Barbadian triathlete Luke McIntyre wins Americas Junior Cup in Peru

Barbadian triathlete Luke McIntrye came up big at the 2026 Americas Triathlon Junior Cup, blowing away the field to win in 58 minutes and...
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BAMP warns of rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is urging doctors and the public to remain vigilant amid a significant increase in respiratory illnesses, including...

Man charged after 13.6kg of cannabis seized

A 27-year-old Christ Church man has been charged with trafficking and importing cannabis after police seized 13.6 kilograms of the drug with an estimated...

DLP: Overhaul teen mental health care

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling for an urgent overhaul of child and adolescent mental health services in Barbados, following the reported death...

Barbadian triathlete Luke McIntyre wins Americas Junior Cup in Peru

Barbadian triathlete Luke McIntrye came up big at the 2026 Americas Triathlon Junior Cup, blowing away the field to win in 58 minutes and...

All eyes on Bulldoze

BCA hails Matthews, Greaves

Call for greater cybersecurity awareness

Young people could be putting their personal information, devices and even home networks at risk without realising it, simply by clicking malicious links on...

Bajans deeper in debt

Mortgages rule loans sector

Better day for vendors at Grand Market

The energy at the Caribbean Grand Market was unmistakably livelier yesterday, as vendors at CARIFESTA House reported a noticeable uptick in both foot traffic and sales...
 

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Reunion beating home drum

The Reunion is back for its fourth year and the charity event promises a range of icons and emerging talents for an evening of musical...

Jamaica records historic 14 week decline in murders

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica is experiencing a sustained period of reduced violence, with weekly murder counts remaining below 15 for 14 consecutive weeks since March...

Saharan Dust caution

Barbadians are being reminded to brace for periodic intrusions of Saharan dust throughout the year, with peak activity typically occurring during the late dry...

Govt’s online price check platform ‘a hit’

Thousands of Barbadians are taking advantage of Government’s online portal which compares the prices of retail items. During a recent interview, acting director of the...

Former England fast bowler Lawrence dies at age 61

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence has died at the age of 61. Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to represent England,...

US ‘obliterates’ Iran nuclear sites, Tehran says all options open to defend itself

US President Donald Trump said he had “obliterated” Iran’s main nuclear sites in strikes overnight, in a major new escalation of conflict in the Middle...

Festival aims to embrace more youth

As the Small Island Future Festival (SIFF) came to a close yesterday, executive director of the Ashley Lashley Foundation and host Ashley Lashley underscored...

Bynoe says minimum wage increase causing domino effect

Managing director of A1 Supermarkets, Andrew Bynoe, is warning of an upcoming increase in food prices following the minimum wage hike from $8.50 to...

At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil

At least eight people have died in a hot air balloon accident in Brazil, a state governor has said. There were 21 people on board...

Barbados Tourism Youth Congress kicks off with 12 Students

The 2025 edition of the Barbados Tourism Youth Congress has officially begun, with 12 secondary school students vying for the title of Junior Minister...