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BCFA calls for support for Cuba at UN

The Barbados Cuba Friendship Association (BCFA) has called on Caribbean nations to support Cuba’s resolution against the United States’ economic embargo when it comes...

Flash-flood watch discontinued

The Barbados Meteorological Services has discontinued the flash-flood watch for Barbados after the threat of flash flooding diminished. In a statement issued at noon today,...

Russia given first championships since Ukraine invasion

Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships - the first time an Olympic federation has chosen to stage a global event in Russia...

Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections

Former US President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices as he hit the campaign trail...
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Call to craft workplace policies for dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is now a workplace issue and Barbados will have to deal with it. Executive board member of the Barbados Alzheimer’s Association, Kaila Branch,...

‘DPP cannot be included’

The State has filed an appeal against a High Court decision that quashed a magistrate’s order sending former CLICO Life Insurance Company chairman Leroy...

DLP: Food bill a critical failure

The Democratic Labour Party’s spokesperson on Agriculture and Fisheries, Amoy Gilding-Bourne, has labelled Barbados’ food import bill a national security risk. Responding to the Weekend...

Russia given first championships since Ukraine invasion

Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships - the first time an Olympic federation has chosen to stage a global event in Russia...

Push to shepherd netballers

Businesses urged to ensure brand stands out

Businesses were encouraged to explore what makes their brand stand out as the adoption of generative AI is leaving information, flyers and business models...

Power hike concern

Candace and Diana – that’s what friends are for

Candace Eng and Diana Batson-Prince were besties from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. They attended college together, shared a lot in common,...

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PM’s statement on passing of Keith ‘Grell’ Griffith

The following is a statement from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on the passing of Keith ‘Grell’ Griffith. It is often said that “Sport is...

Road fatality on the KNR Husbands Highway

A 43-year-old woman died in a single car accident along the KNR Husbands Highway at its junction with Chapel Street, Speightstown, St Peter. The vehicle...

IN CUSTODY: Amari Kenyatta Welch

Amari Kenyatta Welch, of 1st Avenue, Haynesville, St James, who was the subject of a wanted man bulletin issued yesterday, Monday, January 13, in...

Ministry of Education assigns 38 security guards to schools

The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has assigned 38 security guards across 35 nursery, primary and special needs schools from today, as...

‘Carefully assess’ children for early 11-Plus sitting

Parents were urged to carefully assess their children’s readiness for the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination (BSSEE) if considering early sitting. At a meeting recently...

Nigerians mourn woman allegedly beheaded by gospel singer

Nigerians on social media are mourning the death of a woman who was allegedly beheaded by a man reported to be her boyfriend in...

High-surf advisory remains in effect for Barbados

A high-surf advisory remains in effect for Barbados for breaking wave action. The Barbados Meteorological Service says choppy sea conditions are continuing to affect western...

Danette’s vegan journey

On Christmas Day 2015, a single decision shaped the course of Danette's life. “I told myself if I can make it through Christmas Day...

IN CUSTODY: Mario Leon Harris

Mario Leon Harris, is in police custody. In a statement released by the Barbados Police Service yesterday, it was revealed that Harris, of Bartletts Tenantry,...

IMF: Barbados debt still sustainable

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is singing the same tune about Barbados’ debt, which increased to $14.9 billion at the end of September, maintaining...