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Mbappe apologises for comment about late Chinese leader after backlash

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG/LONDON - France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday after Chinese brands cut ties with him over comments referring to the late...

BiMPay transactions hit $6b

BiMPay, Barbados’ national instant payment system established by the Central Bank, has now facilitated 3.5 million transactions worth $6 billion since it went live...

Barbados Broadcasting Authority pays tribute to Peta Alleyne

The following is a tribute to late veteran actress and broadcaster Peta Alleyne by the Barbados Broadcasting Authority. Some voices you simply recognise.Before the name....

Gems keep hopes alive

by KENMORE BYNOE With the Bajan Gems' hopes of reaching the 2027 Netball World Cup finals almost evaporated, the hosts saved some face by...
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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,...

Cop: Accused said he believed victim was high

Accused Dario Orlando Taitt told police he believed Jamal Clarke was “high” based on the way he was behaving and quarrelling over a cellphone. However,...

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...

Gems keep hopes alive

by KENMORE BYNOE With the Bajan Gems' hopes of reaching the 2027 Netball World Cup finals almost evaporated, the hosts saved some face by...

BiMPay transactions hit $6b

BiMPay, Barbados’ national instant payment system established by the Central Bank, has now facilitated 3.5 million transactions worth $6 billion since it went live...

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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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Profitable year for CIBC Caribbean

CIBC Caribbean, which operates in Barbados and several other regional markets, is reporting a US$277.5 million profit in 2024 as part of what chief...

Breathing Easy: Protecting Yourself from Sahara Dust

The Sahara dust is here, blanketing Barbados with its signature haze. While this natural phenomenon creates stunning sunsets, it can pose serious health risks, particularly for individuals...

Mahalia’s unforgettable Christmas

You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear voices singing, let’s be jolly, deck the halls with boughs of holly. True to form the...

Dining hot spots for holidays

It could be difficult for some Barbadians to dine at their preferred restaurants for Christmas Day and Old Year’s Night as some have already...

Thrilling semis in store today

If the quarter-finals are the gauge then this evening’s semi-finals of the Kirk Humphrey Christmas Road Tennis tournament will set Chelston ablaze. The determined Andrew...

Anger boils over oil to fry chips

It was all about oil for Shaquon Akeem Allman, who assaulted his aunt after he could not get it to fry some chips. Allman, 23,...

West Indies U19 Women set for ICC T20 World Cup in Malaysia

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that the West Indies Under-19 Women’s team will compete in the ICC Under-19 Women’s...

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering healthcare CEO

The suspect accused of killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson has pleaded not guilty to New York state murder and terrorism charges. Luigi Mangione, 26, appeared...

Missing: 25-year-old Christian Jens-Uwe Maccoon

Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Christian Jens-Uwe Maccoon of #46 Callenders Crescent, Christ Church, who has been reported missing. Maccoon...

Barbados ‘needs childcare investment’

Two Barbadian economists are making a case for more investment in universal childcare in Barbados, arguing that such a move would have positive spin-off...