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Topical wave expected in region by Sunday

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is monitoring a tropical wave which is forecast to be in the region on Sunday. BMS says there are no...

Home Alone 2 actor Tim Curry passes away

English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age...

NCF pays tribute to Elliot Parris

The National Cultural Foundation issues a statement following the passing of Dr Elliot Parris: The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is deeply saddened by the passing...

Searchlight newspaper to close after 31 years

Kingstown, St Vincent – The Searchlight newspaper on Wednesday said it will cease publication on September 25 this year, after “31 years of continuous...
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BAMP warns of rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is urging doctors and the public to remain vigilant amid a significant increase in respiratory illnesses, including...

Woman with $285 steals $17 in food stuff

 Although she had close to $300 in her purse, a St Joseph woman stole $17 in food stuff from a Bridgetown supermarket earlier this...

DLP: Overhaul teen mental health care

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is calling for an urgent overhaul of child and adolescent mental health services in Barbados, following the reported death...

Road tennis roots intact

The Barbados Road Tennis Open (BRTO), the flagship tournament of the island’s indigenous sport, remains deeply entrenched in the fabric of Barbadian society. Those were...

Massy still profiting in Barbados

Massy continues to profit from its operations in Barbados. The Trinidad and Tobago group’s unaudited consolidated financial statements for the third quarter ended June 30...

Better day for vendors at Grand Market

The energy at the Caribbean Grand Market was unmistakably livelier yesterday, as vendors at CARIFESTA House reported a noticeable uptick in both foot traffic and sales...
 

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West Indies close in on semi-final spot with victory over Sri Lanka

West Indies moved one step closer to the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as they steamrolled Sri Lanka on Sunday morning....

‘Scheme’ to get Bajan passport

Behind the closed doors of some upscale AirBnBs across Barbados, a hidden industry is quietly taking root. “They all look pregnant and we heard babies...

Today’s World Cup Results

Ecuador 0, Curacao 0 Curacao claimed their first ever World Cup point after a remarkable performance from goalkeeper Eloy Room repelled a wasteful Ecuador side. Miami...

Central Bank making next week’s salaries a priority

One day after members of the public experienced delays with their salary at banks and credit unions, The Central Bank of Barbados says next...

Dwight Rouse passes away after illness

One of Barbados’ best and most beloved basketball players has passed away. Dwight Rouse, 66, who represented the country before switching gears to coaching died...

Flash flood watch in effect as tropical wave affects Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services issued a flash flood watch today as excessive rainfall could generate flooding across low-lying areas the island. These conditions are predicted...

Speeding Jamaican fined and deported

by Sandra Downes A Jamaican national, who appeared in the Holetown Magistrates’ Court on traffic violations earlier this month, has been fined and deported. Shavar Lashane...

Mikey and Blood have double shot at Party Monarch

Michael ‘Mikey’ Mercer and Mr Blood are the only artistes who have made it to finals of both segments of the Banks Party Monarch...

‘Locals First’

Barbados has been making sure citizens of the country are not losing out on employment opportunities. The assertion came yesterday from the country’s Chief Immigration...

NCF mourns passing of Sir Charles Emile Straker

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Sir Emile Straker, describing him as a national cultural treasure...