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Former assistant commissioner passes

The Barbados Police Service is once again mourning the death of two of its own. Former Assistant Commissioner of Police, David Griffith, who only retired...

English FA to withdraw support of Infantino

The English Football Association is set to write to FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrawing its support for him amid the fallout from his scrapped...

Greaves keeps Windies alive again

Justin Greaves is at it again. That is because he saved the West Indies from a batting collapse against Pakistan on the opening day of...

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...
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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...

English FA to withdraw support of Infantino

The English Football Association is set to write to FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrawing its support for him amid the fallout from his scrapped...

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 –...

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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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BWU in talks over construction layoffs

The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) says it is actively engaging C.O. Williams Construction after the company indicated that about 30 workers could be made...

St. James man identified as road fatality victim

Police have identified the victim of a fatal collision along Codrington Road, St. Michael, as 55-year-old Juon Aloysius Heywood of Upper Durants Village, Holders...

Spain, Brazil, Argentina, US injuries could factor into World Cup

Several key injuries could factor into the 39-day 2026 World Cup, including those to Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. While some national teams have known...

Accident along Tweedside Road

Emergency personnel are on the scene of an accident along Tweedside Road, St. Michael. No injuries were reported.

Bajans urged to get tested as syphilis cases rise

The number of cases of syphilis is on the rise in Barbados and the Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging people to safeguard...

Trinidadians warned against visiting Ebola-hit countries

PORT OF SPAIN - The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday urged citizens against travelling to African countries amid heightened global concern regarding the spread...

PAHO wants higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks in Americas

WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too...

Wanted man Drakes turns himself in

Dwayne Marlon Drakes, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued yesterday, is now in police custody. Police say Drakes, who was wanted...

PM’s vow to Police Service

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has given the assurance that the Barbados Police Service will get whatever it needs to bring firearms cases before...

Experts warn of worse effects from war crisis

Some experts monitoring the oil price shock and related fallout from the war in the Middle East are warning Barbados and other Caribbean economies...