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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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Energy Smart Fund to support SMEs starting April 1

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Starting April 1, 2025, the Government of Barbados will make available a loan refinance facility under the Energy Smart Fund, aimed at supporting small...
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Plans unveiled to enhance care for the elderly and aging population

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Barbados is on track to become a super-aged society, with over 50% of the population expected to be 65 years or older by 2050....
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Stipends for foster care to be increased

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Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, has proposed an increase in the weekly stipends for foster parents, effective April 1, 2025. Under...
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Catastrophe Fund to be repurposed

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The Catastrophe Fund is set to be repurposed into a broader National Resilience Fund, Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn announced during...
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Government repaid more than it borrowed

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Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn has reported that the Government of Barbados has repaid more than it has borrowed over the...
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Record hotel construction boom underway in Barbados

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For the first time, six hotel developments are under construction simultaneously in Barbados, according to Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn. Speaking...
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21-year-old charged with firearm and ammunition possession

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The Barbados Police Service has arrested and charged 21-year-old Jaleeo Javon Amar Phillips of Factory Avenue, Wildey, St. Michael. He has been charged with...
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Several schools close early due to smoke in the area

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Several schools have announced early closures today as smoke from a grass fire in the Bushy Park area continues to impact air quality and...
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Atlee Rodney appointed Deputy Executive Director of RSS

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The Regional Security System (RSS) has announced the appointment of Mr. Atlee Rodney to the post of Deputy Executive Director, effective April 7, 2025. Mr....
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Seventeen injured in morning collision at Belle Road

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A mass casualty collision occurred around 8:40 a.m. on Monday along Belle Road at its junction with Barker Road, resulting in injuries to seventeen...
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