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Mottley: Barbados will continue to seek reparatory justice

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...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

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...

All-day Emancipation celebrations

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,...

AC rides “Legends” to calypso crown

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

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

Man was ’keeping firearm for old lady’

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...

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...

Sada Williams wins Commonwealth silver

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...

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 –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

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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CBC to undergo major digital transformation; staff severance expected

The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is embarking on a major transformation to modernise its operations, shifting from an outdated analogue platform to a fully...

Children injured in accident

Two children sustained injuries in an accident along John Beckles Drive, The City. They were taken for treatment at the nearby Queen Elizabeth Hospital. More details...

Trump announces month-long suspension of Mexico tariffs

US President Donald Trump has said Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on goods that come under the trade pact between the...

Thrilling end to Carnival

The morning oppressive heat could not stop the Carnival joy on Tuesday, as thousands of masqueraders and mas lovers descended on the Queen’s Park...

Update: Shooting at LESC linked to road rage

Police are investigating a shooting that took place this morning at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, following an altercation stemming from a road rage...

Pride trail by 127 runs at lunch on Day Two

Barbados Pride trail by 127 runs after an evenly contested first session on Day Two of their regional four-day first-class match at Kensington Oval...

Call for Govt to control cost of electricity

Government has a responsibility to not only set policy and put regulations in place, but ensure the cost of electricity is controlled so...

Scientists discover new part of the immune system

A new part of the immune system has been discovered and it is a goldmine of potential antibiotics, scientists have said. They've shown a part...

US ‘destroying’ world order, Ukraine’s ambassador to UK says

The US is "destroying" the established world order, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK and former military chief has said. Criticising the new Trump administration's way...

Campaign launched to protect children’s health

The International food and beverage industry spends a staggering US$14 million annually marketing unhealthy foods – targeting children through direct and persuasive appeals, says...