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Longer time for Common Entrance Exam

The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) isn’t going anywhere for the time being. The Ministry of Education Transformation has delayed the implementation of its...

CCJ president responds to press reports on leaked correspondence

Port of Spain, Trinidad – President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, Friday condemned “in the strongest possible terms”...

Barbados under flash-flood watch

As a strong tropical wave begins to affect the island, triggering pockets of moderate to heavy showers from tonight, the Barbados Meteorological Services is...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...
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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...

Danger to society’ remanded

Declaring that Jeffrey David Yearwood was “a clear and present danger to society”, Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick remanded him to prison when he appeared...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

Bajans borrowing more

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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Event organisers urge Kartel not to perform ‘Good Like Jesus’ song

GEORGETOWN – The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) Friday said that it is disappointed that hours before the Jamaican dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, is to...

Harvard University sues Trump administration

Harvard is suing the Trump administration after it revoked the university's ability to enrol international students, escalating a dispute between the White House and...

Forde races to 16-ball 50 vs Ireland

Barbadian Matthew Forde smashed the joint-fastest half-century in One-Day International history today.  Batting at number 8, the 23-year-old completed his half-century off just 16 balls...

Heat is on

Get ready to face the heat. That is the advice meteorological and climate experts have for Barbadians and other Caribbean nations as temperatures are expected...

BLP’s victory no surprise to St James North

Chad Blackman’s victory in Wednesday’s by-election was by no means a surprise for residents in the constituency of St James North. An area known as...

Hayley’s century for gran

Hayley Matthews had extra motivation when she went in to bat for West Indies Women against England Women in the first T20 International on...

Mottley: New senator to be announced soon

Expect a new senator to be announced shortly to take the place of the just elected Member of Parliament for St James North, Chad...

Three accused of burglary, theft remanded

Three men who faced a total of 19 burglary and theft charges were remanded when they appeared in the District “A” Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Ramon...

Accident at Searles

A motorcyclist was taken for medical treatment following an accident at Searles, Christ Church, which also involved two other vehicles. A driver, who was indirectly...

BFA secures new partnership to boost women’s football

The Barbados Football Association (BFA) has announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing female football on the island through collaboration with athletic retailer Tropic...