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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...

Jamaica to petition King Charles on reparations

Kingston – Jamaica is preparing to take the next legal step in its campaign for reparations for slavery by petitioning King Charles III to refer...

LPG prices drop

Effective midnight, August 2, consumers will be paying less for liquefied petroleum gas. The 100-lb cylinder will retail at $180.13, a reduction of $2.68, while...

Antigua & Barbuda wants review of US visa restrictions

St John’s – The Antigua and Barbuda government has launched a fresh diplomatic effort to persuade the United States to remove the twin-island nation...
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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...

Armstrong, Wright lead silver surge

Barbados enjoyed a silver-lined day at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in the Dominican Republic, with triathletes Matthew Wright and Finn Armstrong...

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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Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox passes away

Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox has passed away. The Nation understands she collapsed today during the Open Day at Weston Fish Market, Weston, St...

Legacy in motion

As Barbados Port Inc. marks 65 years of service, this commemorative feature celebrates the people, progress and purpose that have shaped one of the...

PM hails BiMPay as step toward digital economy after first transaction

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has described the launch of Barbados’ new instant payment platform, BiMPay, as a transformative step toward a fully digital...

Barbados helps shape landmark gig worker convention

Barbados played a leading role in the adoption of a historic international labour standard aimed at improving protections for workers in the digital platform...

US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start

The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin Balogun, but...

Strong demand causes BiMPay registration delays

Thousands of Barbadians rushed to download the new BiMPay app following its launch, prompting temporary delays in the registration process for some users. The Central...

Not guilty of causing deaths, but of dangerous driving

Troy Emerson Nathaniel Clinton has been acquitted of causing the deaths by dangerous driving of two people in a 2011 collision. However, he was convicted...

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Elon Musk on Friday became the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company soared during the biggest-ever stock market debut. The Tesla...

Husband and wife jailed and fined a million dollars each for operating ponzi scheme

 The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) says it has secured convictions against Cuban-born Yuri Garcia Dominguez and his Guyanese-born wife, Ateeka Ishmael, who were...

Chief: No need for alarm over cases

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has moved to contain and investigate a suspected case of scarlet fever at a St Michael primary school,...