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Mottley: Barbados will continue to seek reparatory justice

Barbadians will soon be able to pursue postgraduate studies that place emphasis on reparations. As part of her statement on Emancipation Day today, Prime Minister...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

This year's Emancipation celebration began with a drum call, dance and fire breathing. From around 8:15 a.m., the four groups converged at JTC Ramsay Circle,...

AC rides “Legends” to calypso crown

Adrian “AC” Clarke is the new calypso monarch of Barbados. AC won his fourth title with 330 points, performing the immensely popular Legends From The...
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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...

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

He was doing an old lady a favour by keeping her gun and he forgot he had it in his safe. This was the explanation...

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...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Sada Williams delivered Barbados’ first medal of the Commonwealth Games, with a hard-fought silver in the women’s 400 metres in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier today. The...

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 –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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IDB loan opportunity for Bajan firms

BUSINESSES in Barbados and five other Caribbean countries are being given an opportunity to borrow up to US$2 million from IDB Lab, the Inter-American...

SBA targets export drive

UNITED STATES (US) tariff policy now has the trade world in a tizzy, but the Small Business Association (SBA) has not been caught napping. SBA...

Stabbing death rocks family

The grieving family of 20-year-old Amani Kanye Lorde, who died after being stabbed on Friday, are saying looks can be deceiving. A viral video on...

Barbados dominate Antigua in Jean Pierre Netball opener

Defending champions Barbados opened the 21st Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament with a win on home court at the Wildey Gymnasium this evening. Barbados...

Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens

A second child has died from measles as an outbreak of the the highly contagious virus continues to grow in western Texas. The school-aged child...

Consumers’ say on facing higher prices

Some members of the shopping public are apprehensive in light of the growing global trade war. They are in a waitand-see mood in terms of hike in...

FOGGING SCHEDULE: April 7-11, 2025

The Vector Control Unit will continue to focus on districts in St George, when it conducts its fogging programme this week. On Monday, April 7,...

Four injured in Rally crash 

At least four people were injured in an accident along Stage 2 of the Barbados Rally Club’s Shakedown Stages on Sunday morning. According to an...

BCEN knocks move to ease freight costs

The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) has voiced concern over the Government’s proposed reintroduction of customs valuation measures aimed at easing freight costs for...

Verstappen pips Norris to Japanese Grand Prix pole

Red Bull's Max Verstappen fended off a race-long challenge from the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to win the Japanese Grand Prix. The...