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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

Sonia Boyce was sworn in today as Commissioner of Police, becoming the first woman to hold the post in Barbados. The swearing-in ceremony took place...

Roach ruled out of second test against Sri Lanka

West Indies made two changes to their team for the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which bowled off...

Jacqueline Williams named for Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s

West Indian umpire Jacqueline Wiliams has been named to stand in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s on...

LIVE: Barbados Grand Prix – Athlete Enrichment Panel Discussion

A Panel Discussion featuring Regional Olympians, a conversation with some of the Caribbean’s top athletes as they share insights and lessons to inspire the...
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Govt to expand dialysis capacity

Government will significantly expand the availability of facilities for Barbadians who have kidney disease and need regular diaslysis treatment. Minister of Health and Wellness Senator...

Sex offender given 15-year sentence

Fifteen years. That’s the starting sentence Matthew Orlando King got for having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl ten years ago. Saying that she believed King...

MP tells of bank account blues

Government backbencher Dr William Duguid has complained that it takes too long to open a bank account in Barbados. He is suggesting that a colloquium...

Plans for small business centre

Young entrepreneurs in the St Michael South constituency could soon have a dedicated space to develop their skills as Government moves ahead with plans...

Mya celebrating miracle of life

Back in February 1998 she was given 24 to 48 hours to live. Her parents, Reverend Trevor and Eslyne Daniel, were told to call...
 

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West Indies Women name squad for ICC World Cup Qualifiers

The West Indies Women will be without Barbadian all-rounder Deandra Dottin for their ICC World Cup Qualifiers, which take place next month in Pakistan. Alongside...

Royals ready for action as 2025 CPL fixtures confirmed

Barbados Royals fans can begin marking their calendars as their schedule for the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially been unveiled...

‘Treat cancers without delay’

Delays in cancer treatments can be the difference between life and death, and chief executive officer of Helping Our Patients Everywhere (HOPE), Elizabeth Paucar...

Road tennis connects with Africa

Barbados is building connections and seeking partnerships with African countries as the Barbados Professional Road Tennis Association (PRTA) spreads its wings. President Dale Clarke made...

CCJ names Nigerian as new judge to replace Barbadian jurist

The Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission (RJLSC), has appointed Dr Chile Eboe-Osuji of Nigeria and Canada as a judge of the Trinidad-based Caribbean...

Shooting incident at Vine Street

Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Monday morning at Vine Street and Spruce Street, St. Michael. According to reports, law enforcement responded...

First black Republican congresswoman Mia Love dies at 49

Mia Love, the first US black Republican congresswoman, has died aged 49 in Utah, her family has announced. "She passed away peacefully" on Sunday, surrounded...

Trade woes spill into rum

The Caribbean rum industry is already getting an unwelcome taste of the fallout from the shifting global economic and political landscape, including major United...

Freight charge ‘ease’

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottly says Government will implement robust mitigation measures to shield consumers from the knock-on effects of a looming increase in freight...

Two more gantry cranes for Port

Two new electric-powered ship-toshore gantry cranes to be installed on Berth 6 at the Bridgetown Port, arrived here yesterday. In a statement from the Barbados...