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Families wants MV Barima salvaged, says Guyana’s Opposition Leader

Georgetown, Guyana – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed says survivors and relatives of victims of the MV Barima tragedy are united in their call for the...

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...
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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 –...

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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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Trump threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a massive tariff on European alcohol in response to the European Union’s retaliation against his steel...

US influencer draws backlash for stealing baby wombat from mum

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the latest to criticise a US influencer whose video of her taking a wild baby wombat away from...

Bernie worked his way up

At age 17,  Bernie Weatherhead entered the world of work as a junior overseer at a sugar plantation. Today, he is one, of Barbados’...

‘Out of place’ with COP

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne, continued his marathon session for another four hours yesterday morning with fresh attacks on the Government over what he deemed...

Mottley: About $120m in grants obtained

Barbados has benefitted from about $120 million in grants as a result of international travel by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Mottley revealed in the...

First class system ‘not a priority’ in women’s game

As things stand, a regional red ball setup in the Women’s game is not an immediate priority of Cricket West Indies. That was the assessment...

Arsenal to face Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-final

LONDON –  Arsenal set up a Champions League quarter-final against holders Real Madrid with a 9-3 aggregate win over PSV Eindhoven after a 2-2...

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force humble Barbados Pride

Barbados Pride trail Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by 93 runs after a humbling first day in their regional four-day clash at Kensington Oval. Having...

Trump threatens to escalate trade war with more tariffs on European Union

WASHINGTON –  Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to escalate a global trade war with further tariffs on European Union goods, as major US trading partners...

‘Govt at odds with Bajans’ wishes’

Barbadians are not happy with Government’s habit of acting without consulting the public who elected it. That was the assessment of Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne...