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Bajan sent to the UK

A Barbadian man who was wanted in the United Kingdom on an alleged sexual assault more than 20 years ago was extradited last Friday. Former...

Goddard on multiple charges in the Northern Division

Roshawn Ricardo Dacosta Goddard pleaded guilty to theft of a cow and is now awaiting a pre-sentencing report. Goddard, 21, of Date Tree Hill, St...

Man charged with murder and rape of a minor

A 21-year-old Christ Church man is scheduled to appear in court this morning, charged with murder and rape of a minor. He is Shazan Deron...

Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to ​intervene if...
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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...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

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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PM Mottley urges national reflection in Good Friday message

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has issued a Good Friday message calling for national reflection and a rejection of violence, as Barbados continues to...

Man killed, another wounded in gun attack at airport in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – A passenger who landed at the Piarco International Airport in Trinidad was shot and killed early Thursday shortly after...

Forde embracing all-round role

Barbadian all-rounder Matthew Forde says he’s committed to seizing every opportunity to influence matches with both bat and ball following a breakthrough red-ball campaign...

Windies Women keep World Cup hopes alive with win over Bangladesh

The West Indies Women kept their slim hopes of qualifying for this year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup alive with a tense three-wicket victory...

Renewed effort to reduce NCD cases

Barbados has launched a renewed assault on the non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis with the unveiling of the Know Your Numbers campaign, as the Ministry of Health...

Two charged in connection with Shawnathon Chase killing

Two teenagers have been jointly charged in connection with the killing of Shawnathon Chase, who was fatally shot at Silver Hill, Christ Church on...

Reboot of disaster-hit Fyre Festival postponed, US media reports

The scheduled dates and location of Fyre Festival 2 have been thrown into doubt, according to US media reports. The reboot of the 2017 Fyre...

Mother, daughter among three charged in major drug, money laundering case

Three people, including a mother and daughter, have been charged in connection with a major drug and money laundering investigation carried out by the...

Scientists find ‘strongest evidence yet’ of life on distant planet

Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life. A Cambridge team studying the atmosphere...

Port auctions off seven vehicles

Seven vehicles went under the hammer at the Port of Bridgetown yesterday and they were sold within 45 minutes. That is according to a release...