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Mackie Holder appointed Chief of Staff to PM Mottley

Mackie Holder has been appointed Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Holder has assumed responsibility for coordinating the work of the Office...

‘Dana, please take the job!’ – Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary

US President Donald Trump has asked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss Dana White to be White House press secretary, in a social media post. "Dana...

‘Elmo’ providing one-stop shop for artistes

A Trinidad and Tobago selfmade entrepreneur is making major inroads, constructing a service he knows is absolutely needed in the creative industry. Known simply as...

Caribbean immigration advocates welcome US court ruling on ICE ban

Caribbean immigration advocates have welcomed a United States federal judge’s ruling in favour of a New York ban on local law enforcement officers working...
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Plans underway for landmark pharmaceutical plant

Plans are under way to establish a $64 million pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Barbados to produce intravenous (IV) fluids for local use and export...

Woman admits to criminal deception, ordered to complete community service

A 20-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to criminal deception and was ordered to complete 240 hours of community service. Asherah Sapphire Johnson-Welch, of Gemswick, St...

Walters wants analysis of free movement data

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is suggesting that data collected in relation to the introduction of the free movement involving Barbados and three other countries...

Hridoy’s historic innings sparks spectacular Bangladesh comeback

Towhid Hridoy scored a magnificent, unbeaten double century to spearhead a remarkable batting recovery by Bangladesh that left the second Test against the West...

Accountants say they are ready to help

The accounting profession is ready and able to help the business community navigate workforce challenges, evolving employee expectations and increasing economic uncertainty. It is also...

Candace and Diana – that’s what friends are for

Candace Eng and Diana Batson-Prince were besties from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. They attended college together, shared a lot in common,...

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Health Ministry rejects claims of mismanagement in scabies response

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has rejected what it describes as exaggerated and inaccurate claims about the handling of a recent scabies outbreak...

Victim in Haynesville shooting identified

The victim in the fatal shooting that occurred in Haynesville, St James on Wednesday night has been identified as 25-year-old Terrelle Rogers of Haynesville. The...

Promoter welcomes probe into payment to Vybz Kartel

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Jacho Entertainment, the promoter involved in the controversial concert that should have featured Vybz Kartel last weekend, says it...

Chad halts US visas in revenge for Trump travel ban

The central African nation of Chad says it is suspending all visas to US citizens as a matter of "reciprocity", after learning that it...

Improved regulation can attract global entities, says Cummins

Enhanced regulations is one of the ways Barbados can improve its attractiveness as a global business domicile. Minister of Energy and Business Development Senator Lisa...

Businesses ‘must’ take holistic approach

Too many businesses are only paying attention to the environment out of a sense of legal responsibility, says Government Senator Andwele Boyce. “There is no...

Wanted: Shane Michael Jordan

Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 24-year-old Shane Michael Jordan, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal...

Hope confident ahead of T20 Series against England

West Indies captain Shai Hope is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming three-match T20 International Series against England, starting on Friday. The two teams will...

Police investigating separate shooting incidents

Update: The victim of Wednesday night’s shooting in Haynesville, St James has passed away. This was confirmed by Police Public Affairs and Communication Officer,...

Table Tennis head wants more females involved in the sport

President of the Barbados Table Tennis Association (BTTA), Trevor Farley, has raised concerns over the lack of female participation in the sport, as preparations...