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VIDEO: Food business at Eagle Hall hit by fire

Fire broke out at a well-known eatery at Eagle Hall, St Michael, this afternoon. Before the Fire Service arrived, members of the community helped...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased patronage across several major festival activities. NCF...

Suriname prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for man with HIV accused of rape

Paramaribo, Suriname – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison sentence for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of...

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...
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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...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the...

Prow takes pride in gold medal

For Barbados squash champion Margot Prow, winning the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games is still a...

WI miss out on series win

Pakistan in control

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

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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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St Vincent PM backing Vybz Kartel

Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves has thrown his support behind controversial entertainer Vybz Kartel performing in Barbados at Easter. The Jamaican...

Ex-PM Mitchell steps down

ST GEORGE’S – Leader of the main opposition New National Party (NNP), Dr Keith Mitchell, has announced he will be stepping down from the...

US deportees ‘should be monitored’

Although CARICOM nations must accept their nationals who are being deported from the United States, they must not allow the deportees to roam freely...

New opportunities coming for artistes at centres

Performing centres at two of Barbados’ major sites, the historic Newton Slave Burial Ground and the National Botanical Gardens, are set to go under...

Pope remains in ‘critical’ condition after ‘respiratory crisis’

Pope Francis's condition continues to be "critical" after suffering a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" earlier on Saturday, the Vatican has said. The pontiff is "more...

Most vulnerable to be given housing priority

The One Family Programme will see priority housing being given to the most vulnerable. On Tuesday during debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2025 in the House...

Coach confident U-16s will retain regional crown

Barbadian sports fans could be in for a treat from the region’s future netball stars when the 24th edition of the Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth...

PM Mottley pays tribute to late UWI Professor Pedro Welch

Retired University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Pedro Welch passed away on Friday. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, in paying tribute, described him...

Prison time for second man in Nut Man’s slaying

The second man who confessed to unlawfully killing Randy “Nut Man” Selman was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the No. 2 Supreme...

Video sparks youth concerns

Disturbing videos featuring pre-teen boys involved in theft have left a counsellor questioning the psychological health of some of today’s youth. Chief executive officer of...