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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...

Trinidad rocked by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

PORT OF SPAIN – Trinidad and Tobago was rocked by a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on Wednesday, the Seismic Research centre...

Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The Portuguese striker posted an image...

Rowe seeks audit of NHC repairs

Member of Parliament for St Michael North West Neil Rowe has raised questions about the funding of one of the National Housing Corporation’s home...
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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...

ZR driver eagerly pleads guilty

From the time Magistrate Jared Richards called Shaquille Ashane Scott’s name yesterday, the ZR driver jumped out of his seat, rushed inside the dock...

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...

Ronaldo weds longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in Portugal

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez, in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The Portuguese striker posted an image...

Economy in ‘position of strength’

Faster investment execution, stronger productivity, and improved traded -sector performance. Barbados’ economic growth prospects for the rest of this year hinge on these three factors,...

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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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Assistance for the disabled on voting day

Voters in St. James North who are blind or otherwise physically incapacitated or who declare they are illiterate, or who are mentally challenged, are...

Emergency surgeries only

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will only be conducting emergency or urgent surgeries for at least the next week. A release from Barbados’ main health...

Man remanded on gun and ammo charges

A 23-year-old Christ Church man was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) after appearing in court yesterday. Tyrelle Ashleigh Dario Trotman of Gibbons Road, Thornbury...

T&T top cop sent on leave

PORT OF SPAIN – Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher was on Wednesday sent on 66 days leave, 48 hours after she returned to her desk...

RiRi releasing new song on Friday

Rihanna may not have her ninth studio album ready to release quite yet, but she does have a new song coming out soon to tide...

Guard rails to be installed on two bridges along Highway 2A

New guard rails will be installed along two bridges on Highway 2A, St Peter, as the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) seeks to...

Police seeking persons of interest

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying two who are wanted for questioning in connection with serious...

Student Revolving Loan Fund to be expanded

The Student Revolving Loan Fund (SRLF) is to be upgraded and expanded. Minister of Training and Tertiary Education Sandra Husbands, who is also Acting Minister...

Preconco workers off the job

There are reports reaching the Nation that workers at Preconco Limited are off the job again. They were off the job at the end of...

Telecoms competition gets ‘fiercer’

Competition in Barbados’ telecommunications market, especially from some of the world’s leading technology companies, has become a lot fiercer. Word of this development comes from...