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Mottley: Barbados will continue to seek reparatory justice

Sherrylyn Clarke -
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...
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Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

Nick Maitland -
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...
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All-day Emancipation celebrations

Carlos Atwell -
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,...
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AC rides “Legends” to calypso crown

Sherrylyn Clarke -
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

Barry Alleyne -
Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Research must drive better health care

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

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Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

Heather-Lynn Evanson -
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...

Old sex cases brought forward

No more extensions for gun offender

Man to pay $15 000 for home-made gun

Man to pay $4 000 for kicks, stones

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Bill puts light on business owners

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Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Jordan wants more mentorship programmes

Govt finalising debt swap for health

DLP calls for action on flooding along KNR Husbands Highway

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Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

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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...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

Barbados and the cricketing world bid farewell to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

Odwin makes her first cut as golf pro

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Economic growth slows for Barbados

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Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

Heat drives rush for ACs, fans

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

Carlos Atwell - 0
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...

CG ups support for blood collection

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Mya celebrating miracle of life

NCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools

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Concern over WI batting

Jonteau Coppin -
West Indies Women's cricket head coach Shane Deitz has voiced his concerns over the team’s batting capabilities ahead of next month’s ICC Women’s T20...
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Pastor tells court why he ‘confessed’

Antoinette Connell -
Pastor Vincent Anthony 'Tony' Lowe testified yesterday that he only admitted to “touching” a teenager after her mother said if he confessed, the matter...
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AOPT ‘upset’ with Budget

Carlos Atwell -
The 2025 Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals were given a failing grade by the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) yesterday, with director of communications and...
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Budget of ‘bounty’

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Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn was the man of the hour yesterday. It was an historic day for the MP for Christ...
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Man charged with assault and handling stolen vehicle

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The Barbados Police Service has arrested and charged 24-year-old Kemar Kadeem Kishmare Gaskin of Briar Hall, Kendal Hill, Christ Church. He is facing charges...
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Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity

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Canada's most populous province Ontario is slapping a retaliatory 25% surcharge on electricity it sends to US states in response to President Donald Trump's...
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One-off solidarity allowance to be paid to eligible Barbadians

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A one-off Solidarity Allowance of $300 will be provided to Barbadians over the age of 18 with legal status who have contributed to the...
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Straughn highlights decline in birth rates

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Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, has highlighted the trend of fewer people having children in Barbados, noting how this is reflected...
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State of Our Nation – The Budget Edition 2025

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Journalist Colville Mounsey talks with our guest Professor Troy Lord of The UWI Cave Hill about the 2025 Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals. https://youtube.com/live/CnQp3jUDyOo
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New maternity and paternity benefits announced

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Starting June 1, 2025, several significant changes to maternity and paternity benefits will be implemented in Barbados. Maternity leave will be extended from 12...
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