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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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Shooting victim in stable condition

One man is said to be in stable condition after being shot during a robbery at Apple Hall, St Philip last night. The 53-year-old man,...

Archer ‘pretty keen’ to play Test cricket – McCullum

England seamer Jofra Archer is "pretty keen" to play Test cricket this summer, says head coach Brendon McCullum. The 29-year-old has suffered a recurring stress...

Rapist to spend 12 years in jail

Mario Aldeon Austin, who raped a woman in front of a two-year-old child, attacked a man leaving his intestines falling out and wounded a...

Symmonds defends EU partnership

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds is not afraid to have difficult conversations on some issues, including arming children against sexual...

Armstrong still owns Pub

Amidst reports that Fisherman’s Pub in Speightstown, St Peter, is under new ownership, proprietor Clement Armstrong says he still runs the ship. “I don’t have...

Haiti police raid gang leader’s stronghold in capital

The government of Haiti says police have launched a large-scale operation in a shantytown controlled by powerful gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, who is widely...

Pro-Ukraine protests across US after Trump-Zelensky clash

Pro-Ukraine protests have taken place across the US after Donald Trump and JD Vance's angry exchange with Volodymr Zelensky at the White House. Hundreds of...

Vow to maintain natural Bathsheba landscape

Construction is continuing on the multi-million dollar mansion being built at Bathsheba, St Joseph. Last month, work resumed on the project and the owner, American...

BRA puts 29 properties up for auction

A shopping mall in the high-traffic Warrens, St Michael business hub, is among 29 properties listed for auction this month by the Barbados Revenue...

Firefighters battle blaze in St Thomas

Nation News is on the scene of a fire in Edgehill, St Thomas. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze. It was reported that the...