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Animal Rights Groups call for action on abuse

Animal Welfare Organisations from across Barbados gathered today at the Bali Beach Club & Restaurant to mark the anniversary of the death of Sparky,...

UPDATE: Pedestrian involved in fatal crash at Maycocks identified

Police have identified the pedestrian who was involved in a fatal collision around 7:20 a.m. along Maycocks Road, at its junction with Maycocks Terrace,...

House debates Bill to end sentencing law contradiction

The House of Assembly earlier today debated the Penal System Reform (Amendment) Bill, aimed at ending a 26-year contradiction in sentencing law. Under the amendment,...

US-Canada trade war worry 

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United States (US) and Canada weaponise tariffs...
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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in...

Man charged after 47.5kg cannabis seizure

A 47-year-old Christ Church man has been charged with three cannabis offences following the seizure of 47.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis on Friday. Ishan Saquan...

House debates Bill to end sentencing law contradiction

The House of Assembly earlier today debated the Penal System Reform (Amendment) Bill, aimed at ending a 26-year contradiction in sentencing law. Under the amendment,...

Nurse, Clarke to clash tonight

Defending champion Shakeem Nurse is expected to move into the quarter-finals of the Barbados Road Tennis Open when he faces talented Azarie Clarke in...

Warriors pull off historic win

TD Marin: Barbados has talent

US-Canada trade war worry 

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United States (US) and Canada weaponise tariffs...

Price hike fears

More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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Simon Mustard is new British High Commissioner to Barbados

A new British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has been appointed. He is Simon Mustard, who presented his credentials to President of...

Cashless ‘safer’

Head of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA), Trisha Tannis, is calling for a renewed national push towards a cashless society following a brazen...

WANTED: Zachary Rayan Hollingsworth

Police are advising Zachary Rayan Hollingsworth, the subject of a wanted man notice, that he can turn himself into custody. Hollingsworth, of Piton Road, Haynesville,...

Small craft advisory for Barbados

A small craft advisory is in effect for Barbados as windy conditions in open water within the island’s marine space are forecast Friday. The Barbados...

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...