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Deported Jamaicans opt to stay in Eswatini

Kingston, Jamaica – Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says the third Jamaican deported from the United States to the African nation of  Eswatini...

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 –...

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...

Public warned of counterfeit US currency in circulation

The Barbados Police Service says there is counterfeit United States Currency in circulation and is advising embers of the public and business community to...
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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...

Old sex cases brought forward

Justice Pamela Beckles has declared that she will be prioritising the trial of two sexual offence matters later this year because of their age. The...

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...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...

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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Forde wants return to community support for children

Member of Parliament Cynthia Forde is sounding the alarm over the widespread dysfunction of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) across Barbados since the onset of the...

Disney faces US investigation over DEI practices

The US government agency that regulates television says it is opening an investigation into Disney's diversity and inclusion practices, in the latest sign of...

Small Craft and High Surf Advisory issued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Small Craft and High Surf Advisory for the island. Choppy sea conditions and above-normal swell heights...

Patricia Padmore-Blackman visually impaired and happy to serve

Patricia Padmore-Blackman is fighting for a cause. That cause is to see that people living with disabilities are given the equal rights they deserve....

Poets take centre stage

Words danced on the wind at the Holetown Chattel Village, as the Bridgetown International Arts Festival hosted its Soapbox Cypher last weekend transforming an...

Columbia University president resigns amid Trump crackdown

Columbia University's interim president has resigned from her role just one week after the Ivy League university agreed to change several policies to satisfy...

Mysterious disappearances spook residents of Caribbean island

The worst part is the mental torture, Patricia Joseph says. The "gut-wrenching" flashes of wondering what her mother's last moments were. The infinite state...

Combermere, SMS run things at BSSAC

The confetti fell at the Usain Bolt Complex yesterday as defending boys’ champions Combermere School and The St Michael School’s girls became the toast...

Three on auction list rake in almost $5 million

Only three of the 29 properties listed by the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) for tax arrears went under the hammer on Thursday in the...

Humphrey promises: Help on the way

The new minister responsible for crime prevention has made an emotional plea for national action following this week’s shooting death of a 13-year-old boy...