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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,...

President’s leave extended

The President of Barbados, His Excellency, the Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic’s leave has been extended until Monday, July 13. The Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey...

BWU monitoring action over alleged mistreatment of migrant workers

The Barbados Workers Union is waiting and watching after exposing a large construction company's alleged mistreatment of migrant workers. “On Wednesday, we brought to the...

Nation kicks off Crop Over season

The Nation Publishing Co Limited marked the launch of this year’s Crop Over Central yesterday with a pop-up event at Jubilee Gardens in The...
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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...

Argentina break Cape Verde hearts with extra-time win

A 111th-minute Diney Borges own goal saved holders Argentina from one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history as they scraped past heroic...

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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Phase 1 work begins

Preliminary deconstruction of the National Stadium has begun. Recently, workmen and heavy-duty equipment were on site, partially removing one of the stands near the cycling...

HOPE ‘under pressure’

The state-owned Home Ownership Providing Energy Inc. (HOPE Inc.) has not shown it can build houses in a cost-effective, efficient and timely manner, and...

Accused’s ‘anger’ problem

Mitchell Michael Williams has been remanded on a charge of unlawfully assaulting a man he knew. When he appeared before Acting Magistrate Bernadeth John in...

Belize top cop: Justifiable force used by passenger to kill hijacker of plane

BELMOPAN – Police Commissioner Chester Williams says “it is reasonable to say” that justifiable force was used by the passenger , who shot and...

Thousands gather to view Pope Francis’ body in state

Mourners began filing past the open coffin of the late Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday as a three-day period of lying in state...

BUT, BSTU meet to discuss teacher’s term leave issue

Officials of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) and the Barbados Secondary teachers Union (BSTU) are presently locked in a meeting with management of...

$20 000 fine to deter illegal dumping

Illegal dumping is a major threat to Barbados’ drinking water, Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy Adrian Forde warned yesterday. He...

‘Law vital to flood, pollution control’

Government is tightening up on the issues of flooding and drainage management with legislation to ensure public compliance with mitigation rules. Deputy Prime Minister Santia...

More than 150 hurt after ‘strongest quake in years’ hits Istanbul

ISTANBUL – More than 150 people were injured when they jumped from buildings in Istanbul on Wednesday as one of the strongest quakes in...

26 killed as gunmen massacre tourist destination in India

Gunmen killed at least 26 people and injured a dozen others in the disputed Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a rare...