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Bajan sent to the UK

A Barbadian man who was wanted in the United Kingdom on an alleged sexual assault more than 20 years ago was extradited last Friday. Former...

Goddard on multiple charges in the Northern Division

Roshawn Ricardo Dacosta Goddard pleaded guilty to theft of a cow and is now awaiting a pre-sentencing report. Goddard, 21, of Date Tree Hill, St...

Man charged with murder and rape of a minor

A 21-year-old Christ Church man is scheduled to appear in court this morning, charged with murder and rape of a minor. He is Shazan Deron...

Iran wants control over some shipping in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai – Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to ​intervene if...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

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...

Pakistan in control

Port-of-Spain – A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West...

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 Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

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Cane harvest hiccup

Yesterdays's expected start of the sugar cane harvest was pushed back due to a delay in the certification of the weighbridge at Portvale Factory. Minister...

Govt officers sensitise vendors on importance of labelling

Officers at the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), Ministry of Energy and Business, have been taking advantage of recent special events to...

US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead on Tuesday, says commerce chief

US tariffs against Canada and Mexico will go ahead on Tuesday but their level will be decided by Donald Trump, the US commerce secretary...

Carter’s celebrates 150 years

For over 150 years, Carter's has been a cornerstone of the Bajan community, offering not just products, but a heritage built on exceptional service...

‘No quick fix to crime’

The problem of crime in Barbados and the region is manageable given the right approach. The view is shared by directors of the Caribbean Safety...

Stars turn on the style on Oscars red carpet – in pictures

The fashion is almost as important as the films at the Oscars, and Hollywood's finest walked the red carpet in an array of eye...

Australian whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies

One of the world's most prolific blood donors - whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2 million babies - has died. James Harrison...

Instant payment system coming

The Central Bank of Barbados is taking a significant step in modernising the country’s payment infrastructure with the issuance of a Request for Proposal...

Sun Group buys Savannah Hotel

The Savannah Hotel has been sold to the Bernie Weatherhead-led Sun Group. Chairman Weatherhead confirmed this to the DAILY NATION last Thursday, saying “We are in full...

St Thomas We Gatherin’ ‘a show of unity’

The parish of St Thomas rolled in its celebrations for We Gatherin’ 2025 with powerful messages of faith from its various religious communities yesterday. In...