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Greaves keeps Windies alive again

Justin Greaves is at it again. That is because he saved the West Indies from a batting collapse against Pakistan on the opening day of...

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...

Jamaica to petition King Charles on reparations

Kingston – Jamaica is preparing to take the next legal step in its campaign for reparations for slavery by petitioning King Charles III to refer...

LPG prices drop

Effective midnight, August 2, consumers will be paying less for liquefied petroleum gas. The 100-lb cylinder will retail at $180.13, a reduction of $2.68, while...
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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...

Greaves keeps Windies alive again

Justin Greaves is at it again. That is because he saved the West Indies from a batting collapse against Pakistan on the opening day of...

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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Former teen tells of being assaulted

A then teenaged complainant in an indecent assault case has testified that the accused touched her inappropriately several times over the course of a...

Impact to be modest, says BL&P

The Barbados Light and Power Company (BL&P) says Fair Trading Commission’s (FTC) approval ruling last week, will result in a “modest’ $1.25 increase in...

UK police under pressure after dying student was handcuffed

British police faced a national backlash on Tuesday over ​the inflammatory case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from...

Central Bank Governor optimistic about the success of BiMPay

Governor of  the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB), Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Tuesday described BimPay as a platform that will modernise, revolutionise and transform payment...

Cricket Canada’s membership suspended by ICC

Following a series of controversies and allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada’s membership. In its reasoning, the...

Call to publish labour shortages

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has called on Government to publish the areas where Barbados is facing labour and skills deficits to inform better decision-making. St...

Concerns raised over passport speed

Amidst concerns about the speed at which some people can qualify for Barbados citizenship and possible devaluation of the passport, Minister of Foreign Affairs...

Over 220 enter Party Monarch 2026 Competition

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) announced that 92 performers have registered for the Power Soca competition, while 134 entries have been received for Sweet...

Three Surinamese nationals charged in separate cocaine cases

Police have charged three Surinamese nationals in separate cocaine-related cases linked to May 23.  Police say 33-year-old Farino Revelino Bergmans was charged with possession, trafficking,...

Jones opens up about struggles

Akela Jones, the much-loved track and field athlete, has delivered a raw and emotional account of the personal battles she continues to face while...