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Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

EAST RUTHERFORD - Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 on...

Mother of former PM David Thompson dies at 96

Margaret Knight, the mother of former Prime Minister David Thompson, passed away early yesterday morning. She was 96. She was also an author and published...

Fogging Schedule: July 6 to 10

Several districts in Christ Church will be fogged when the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit carries out its mosquito reduction exercise...

‘D2’ steps from behind the pen into spotlight

For years, David “D2” Davis has helped some of Barbados’ biggest soca stars shine from behind the scenes. This Crop Over, however, the creative...
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50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...

Lawyer who stole $850 000 to be sentenced July 16

Attorney Hilary Jeffrey Nelson will be sentenced on July 16 for stealing more than $850 000 from a client seven years ago. The long-standing attorney...

‘No need’ to amend Constitution

Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls has stated that a comprehensive review of the work permit system is under way that includes...

Norway stun Brazil 2-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

EAST RUTHERFORD - Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 on...

50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...

50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...
 

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Rowe found not guilty

After more than two hours of deliberation, a nine-member jury on Wednesday afternoon found Parliamentarian Neil Gabriel Rowe not guilty of rape. The verdict was...

Barbados at top of new UN list

BARBADOS TOPS the newly-introduced United Nations (UN) Multilateralism Index which ranks countries based on their engagement with the UN system. According to the 2024 Sustainable...

US Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce transgender military ban

The US Supreme Court temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to enforce his ban on transgender people serving in the military while legal challenges to...

Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women

Four anonymous housekeepers are suing Motown legend Smokey Robinson for $50 million (£37 million), accusing him of sexual assault. A complaint filed in Los Angeles...

Concern over deaths related to AMR

Health officials are concerned about the high number of people who have died due to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). However, regional governments are doing more to...

Tribunal to ‘soon’ hear cases again

The Ministry of Labour is assuring Barbadians that the Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) will soon begin hearing cases again, but trade unionist Caswell Franklyn...

Excited Williams ready to serve

Independent candidate Steffanie Williams, a first-timer at the polls who only paid in her deposit on Monday, admitted it was a bit overwhelming but...

Education officials fan out for 11-Plus exams

Scores of education officials were deployed across the island today to observe the administration of the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE). Acting Minister of...

Barbados Tridents squad heads to Dominica for friendly double-header

A relatively inexperienced Barbados senior men’s football team departed the island today for Dominica, where they will take on the home side in two...

Finance sector deposits at $16b

THERE HAS BEEN a near $393 million surge in deposits in the banking system since December. The boost comes mainly from foreign currency inflows and...