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Fatal accident in St James

There are reports of a fatal accident near the junction of Ronald Mapp Highway in Westmoreland St James. More details as they come.

Caribbean-American legislator probes federal data surveillance practices

Caribbean-American New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie has launched an inquiry into the federal government’s efforts to obtain personal data on New Yorkers through...

Police seek missing 15-year-old boy

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old boy who was last seen on Friday. Toreyan Andre Simmons, of Lot...

Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...
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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...

Bees spent nearly three times as much as Dems in 2026 poll

The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spent almost three times more than its main rival, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), in its bid to...

‘D’ big battle

Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...

TD Marin: Barbados has talent

BHTA reports growth in major tourism markets

Barbados has maintained a firm position as one of the Caribbean’s top destinations despite the challenges of a highly competitive and rapidly changing global...

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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Strong 2024 for ANSA Merchant Bank

ANSA Merchant Bank (Barbados) Limited is reporting a “strong” performance in 2024. One highlight of the year was the $4.57 million profit recorded, which is...

Sealy blasts $300 ‘vote grab’

The $300 solidarity allowance is nothing more than “a naked, crude . . . votegrabbing exercise” by a Government that has an unholy alliance...

Comedy of Bajan ‘adult’ errors

A smooth-talking philandering pastor struggling with demons of temptation, a husband broken under the weight of a demanding, demeaning wife, and a construction worker...

France to open high-security prison in Amazon jungle

France will build a new high-security prison in its overseas territory of French Guiana to house drug traffickers and radical Islamists, the country's justice...

Financial institutions rake in big bucks

Financial institutions which hold the savings of Barbadian households and businesses earned $198.6 million in profits last year. The bulk of the income, $186.5 million,...

Flood Watch extended for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has extended the Flood Watch for Barbados. The decision comes amid ongoing unstable weather conditions, including upper-level divergence and...

Use of communication devices prohibited at polling stations

Voters in the St. James North constituency are reminded that all communication devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, and smart pens, are prohibited within polling stations...

Friends of Democracy to become a full political party

The Friends of Democracy intends to hold government officials accountable and keep them on their toes. First vice chairman Ricardo Harrison gave that pledge after...

Fogging Schedule: May 19 to 23

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will continue its fogging programme in St James, St Thomas and St Michael this week. The...

Register of Elections for By-Election available for inspection

The Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced that the Register of Elections for the upcoming May 21 By-Election has been officially published and is...