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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 –...

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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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Man fatally shot in Carrington Village

A man was fatally shot on Monday night along Quakers Road, Carrington Village, St. Michael. The Police Operations Control Room received a report at 10:46...

EU has ‘strong plan’ to hit back at US tariffs if needed, EU chief says

The European Union has a "strong plan" to retaliate against tariffs imposed, and set to be imposed, by U.S. President Donald Trump, although it...

Wellesley Bolt, father of track legend Usain Bolt, has passed away

Wellesley Bolt, the father of track and field superstar Usain Bolt, has died. He reportedly died at a medical facility in Kingston yesterday, just hours...

Bynoe’s pork industry warning

Barbados' pork industry will “shrivel up” in the next five years unless action is taken now, says managing director of AOne Supermarkets Andrew Bynoe. At...

CBC cuts staff

A number of Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) employees signed off yesterday as the state-owned entity moves to execute a major restructuring into a fully...

Cricketer Nicholas Kirton detained in drug probe

Cricketer Nicholas Rasheed Kirton is assisting police with investigations in relation to 20 pounds of cannabis. The 26-year-old captain of the Canadian cricket team arrived...

Caribbean told heatwaves will not be as intense as past two years

The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF), says a Caribbean heat season will most likely begin occurring as early as April, gradually ramping up,...

Update: Cadogan remanded to prison

Terry Anderson Cadogan, the Cane Garden, St. Philip man charged in connection with multiple motor vehicle thefts, has been remanded to prison following his...

Prime Minister extends Eid greetings to muslim community

As the Muslim community in Barbados and around the world celebrates Eid al-Fitr, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has extended warm wishes, highlighting the...

Man charged with multiple motor vehicle thefts

A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of motor vehicle thefts dating back to 2018. The Barbados Police Service...