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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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NUPW pressing for ‘fair conditions’

Reasonable wage increases, improved retirement benefits and ending the overuse of temporary contracts are top priorities for the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW). President...

Traffic changes for UWI Carnival

On Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, the University of the West Indies will be having their annual carnival celebrations with a parade from the Elsie...

Student stabbed on school bus

Police at District “E” Station are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on this morning onboard an omnibus transporting children to school. The incident...

Former permanent secretary Ralph Boyce passes on

Retired chief education officer and former permanent secretary Ralph Boyce has died. He passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85, after ailing for...

‘Rise in police-involved shootings’ triggers call to enforce wearing of body cameras

PORT OF SPAIN – The director of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA), David West, Friday called on law enforcement officials to wear body cameras...

UPDATE: Flights at London’s Heathrow Airport to resume

LONDON –  Britain's Heathrow said flights would resume later on Friday after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe's busiest airport for the...

Nicholls: DLP not bringing facts

Accusing the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) of practising “grievance politics”, Government Senator Gregory Nicholls said having the headquarters of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)...

Walters opposes Govt’s decision to give away land

Barbadians want Government to operate in their “best interest” and think more before they give away “our property” at a time when “all is...

‘Dropping 11-Plus key to ending elitism’

Education transformation that ends the elitism still haunting the society is what Barbados needs, and abandoning the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination is key...

Bunji wants to bring feting back

Bunji Garlin had a fantastic Carnival 2025. From fete to fete, several of his songs such as Thousands, Celebration and Fete I Like were...