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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...

Lashley: Laws too weak to properly punish gun offenders

Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice Michael Lashley says Barbados’ existing laws are too weak to properly punish those who unleash gun violence...
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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...

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...

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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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Barbados

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the island. The warning was issued by the Barbados Meteorological Services due to heightened lightning activity,...

Police investigating fatal collision along Waterford Road

The man who perished in a road traffic collision along Waterford Road, St Michael on Monday was identified as Hensley Hinkson. The 70-year-old of Dalkeith...

Trade unionist questions method of collecting money for Resilience and Regeneration Fund

Trade Unionist Caswell Franklyn says the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) should not be collecting money for the renamed Resilience and Regeneration...

Minimum wage ‘squeeze’

Companies have not been given enough time to adjust to the upcoming minimum wage increase, says executive director of the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC),...

Flash-flood watch extended for island

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has extended the flash-flood watch for the island as unsettled weather continues to affect the country into Monday night. The...

Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

Share markets jumped on Monday after President Trump said weekend talks had resulted in a "total reset" in trade terms between the US and...

Credit unions ‘becoming like banks’

ASHTON TURNEY, a former president of the Barbados Co-operative Credit Union League Ltd, the umbrella body for local credit unions, is concerned that some...

Flash-flood watch issued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flash-flood watch for the island, warning residents and visitors to remain alert as unsettled weather conditions persist. The...

Men to face court over gun and ammo charges

Update - Two Christ Church men charged in connection with a firearm and ammunition seizure earlier this month have been remanded to Her Majesty’s...

Two men charged with cannabis offences

Update - Two brothers from Vauxhall, Christ Church, have pleaded guilty to drug-related charges and have been granted bail ahead of sentencing. Michael Vincent Edward...