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Longer time for Common Entrance Exam

The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) isn’t going anywhere for the time being. The Ministry of Education Transformation has delayed the implementation of its...

CCJ president responds to press reports on leaked correspondence

Port of Spain, Trinidad – President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, Friday condemned “in the strongest possible terms”...

Barbados under flash-flood watch

As a strong tropical wave begins to affect the island, triggering pockets of moderate to heavy showers from tonight, the Barbados Meteorological Services is...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...
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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...

Danger to society’ remanded

Declaring that Jeffrey David Yearwood was “a clear and present danger to society”, Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick remanded him to prison when he appeared...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

Bajans borrowing more

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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Barbados passes OECD test

Barbados has passed a major international test of its efforts to counter harmful tax practices more effectively. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)...

Owners say Chinese-built homes ‘falling apart’

The dream of home ownership is fast becoming a nightmare for three women who live in two separate apartment blocks at Barker Road, Haggatt...

Eagles demolish Chiefs to deny them Super Bowl three-peat

The Philadelphia Eagles demolished the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to deny them an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl. The Chiefs were playing in their fifth...

Trump makes history as first sitting president to attend Super Bowl

Donald Trump will make history by becoming the first sitting US president to attend the Super Bowl. Though previous presidents, such as Ronald Reagan, have...

Motorists robbed at gunpoint in St. Philip

There are reports of two incidents of car theft at gunpoint last night in St. Philip. Sources indicate that around 8 p.m., a man was...

Man hospitalised after stabbing incident at bar

There are reports reaching The Nation of a stabbing incident last night at Buddy’s Soca in Salters, St George. It was reported that two men...

China’s tit-for-tat tariffs on US set to take effect

China's tit-for-tat import taxes on some American goods are set to come into effect on Monday as the trade war between the world's two...

Students urged to keep moving and eat clean

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey delivered an educational and interactive message on climate change, care of the youth and the...

Thorne calls out ‘biases’ in Bill

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has called for the removal of harmful stereotypes embedded within legislation, noting that certain clauses, such as Clause 10, reinforced...

Armstrong files complaint

A complaint has been fired off to the Chief Education Officer over blogger Stephanie Chase who is also a teacher within the Ministry of...