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Amphitheatre ‘progressing’ 

Government is hoping to hand over to 60-year-old independent Barbados a double heritage gift in time for its birthday celebration at month-end. The Richard Stoute...

Neblett plans Boxing Day card

Former Olympian Edward “Yogi Bear” Neblett wants to bring back a cherished Boxing Day tradition by staging a professional boxing card on December 26,...

Boulders ‘a response to climate change’

While a long-time Canadian visitor is expressing alarm about the loss of pedestrian access along the West Coast shoreline, the Director of the Coastal...

Stabbing death in St George

Two men were in a dispute along Lower Estate Tenantry Road, St George, around 9:30 p.m. yesterday, leaving one fatally stabbed. Police say a number...
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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...

Neblett plans Boxing Day card

Former Olympian Edward “Yogi Bear” Neblett wants to bring back a cherished Boxing Day tradition by staging a professional boxing card on December 26,...

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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Barbados wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Barbados has won gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the 24t time. The bold design, under the theme “Bajans Love to Play”, pays...

Fire Service to conduct simulation exercise in St. Peter

As part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, the Barbados Fire Service (BFS) will carry out a Multi-Agency Emergency Simulation Exercise in St. Peter on...

Judging shift for Kadooment

In a bold move, the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) and the Barbados Association of Masqueraders (BAM) have announced a significant shift in the upcoming...

Judge reserves decision on constitutional motion

Justice Michelle Weekes has reserved her decision in the constitutional motion brought by a member of the Rastafarian community who is contending he should...

Hope pleased with Windies team morale ahead of Ireland clash

West Indies white-ball Captain Shai Hope says the team is upbeat and looking forward to the opening One-Day International (ODI) against Ireland here on...

No bail for businessman charged for alleged rage-fuelled assault of nurse

Jamaica - Businessman Robert Bell, who is charged for allegedly assaulting a nurse during what is believed to be a case of road rage,...

Thorne proud of Dujon’s campaign in St James North

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne today sang the praises of first-time candidate, Felicia Dujon. Dujon, third vice-president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), is contesting the...

Executive calls for pension reform

In the face of ageing populations and economic shifts, vice-president of investment management services at Sagicor, Dexter Moe, is recommending reforms to the pension...

British tourist arrested in Namibia over nude photos of children

A British national has been arrested in Namibia for allegedly sexually molesting minors and taking nude photographs of them. Douglas Robert Brook is also accused...

Cheers stars pay tribute to ‘Norm’ actor George Wendt

Tributes have been paid by the cast of US comedy series Cheers after George Wendt - who starred as Norm Peterson - died at...