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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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Police seeking to identify person of interest

Police is seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest captured in a video. The individual is wanted for questioning in connection...

Gayle wants West Indians to rally

West Indies legend Chris Gayle has made a rallying call for Caribbean fans and well-wishers to support the cricket teams and rise above the...

Call to build up nursing workforce

Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, has underscored the pressing challenge of a dwindling nursing workforce, attributing the exodus to global demand and a failure...

Bank defends closing South Coast branch

Scotiabank’s decision to close its Rockley branch in Christ Church may cost it some customers, but management says the move is necessary. A notice sent...

Trump ends deportation protection for 500,000 Haitians

The US government will end the temporary protected status (TPS) for 500,000 Haitians living in the country in August, the Department of Homeland Security...

Man disguised as lawyer kills gang leader in court

A notorious gang leader has died after he was shot inside a courthouse in Sri Lanka by a gunman disguised as a lawyer, say...

Four men on drug charges get bail, one still on remand

Four St Philip men charged in connection with a multimillion-dollar drug bust at Welches Beach, Christ Church on February 9, were released on bail...

‘Not so sweet’ for sugar cane farmers

As they prepare for the March 3 start to the 2025 sugar cane harvest, private farmers are seeking a higher cut in the price...

Senate confirms Kash Patel as Trump’s FBI director

The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, installing a staunch loyalist of President Donald Trump and conservative firebrand at the...

Premier calls for change

The time has come to review all of the Caribbean’s Community’s (CARICOM) institutions and organs, and those found to be no longer relevant “should...