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Mackie Holder appointed Chief of Staff to PM Mottley

Mackie Holder has been appointed Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Holder has assumed responsibility for coordinating the work of the Office...

‘Dana, please take the job!’ – Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary

US President Donald Trump has asked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss Dana White to be White House press secretary, in a social media post. "Dana...

‘Elmo’ providing one-stop shop for artistes

A Trinidad and Tobago selfmade entrepreneur is making major inroads, constructing a service he knows is absolutely needed in the creative industry. Known simply as...

Caribbean immigration advocates welcome US court ruling on ICE ban

Caribbean immigration advocates have welcomed a United States federal judge’s ruling in favour of a New York ban on local law enforcement officers working...
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Plans underway for landmark pharmaceutical plant

Plans are under way to establish a $64 million pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Barbados to produce intravenous (IV) fluids for local use and export...

Woman admits to criminal deception, ordered to complete community service

A 20-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to criminal deception and was ordered to complete 240 hours of community service. Asherah Sapphire Johnson-Welch, of Gemswick, St...

Walters wants analysis of free movement data

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is suggesting that data collected in relation to the introduction of the free movement involving Barbados and three other countries...

Hridoy’s historic innings sparks spectacular Bangladesh comeback

Towhid Hridoy scored a magnificent, unbeaten double century to spearhead a remarkable batting recovery by Bangladesh that left the second Test against the West...

Accountants say they are ready to help

The accounting profession is ready and able to help the business community navigate workforce challenges, evolving employee expectations and increasing economic uncertainty. It is also...

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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Getting it right for Old Year’s Night

The hunt is on for the perfect suit jackets, fragrances, shoes and accessories for Old Year’s Night. In Bridgetown, shoppers were in search for the...

Major plans for swimming

President of the Barbados Aquatic Sports Association (BASA) Robert Armstrong has praised the national swimmers for their efforts in an exceptional year for the...

J’ouvert jumper crosses line

A teenager who joined in a j’ouvert band on Sunday without having an entry pass, may well have to jump at the opportunity to...

First harp workshop in Barbados a hit

Several musicians plucked at harp expert Helen Naylor’s heartstrings when they participated in the Discover The Harp Workshop yesterday. Not only was she impressed with...

Mexico probes public thanks to drug lord for children’s gifts

A Mexican mayor is under investigation for possible criminal links after public thanks were offered to a notorious cartel leader for giving gifts to...

Man injured in South Coast shooting

Update - The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is carrying out investigations into a shooting incident, which occurred about 11:17 a.m. on Monday 30th December...

Hams for holidays

The Love Thy Neighbour Group is on a mission to ensure as many people in St Philip as possible receive a ham for the...

Economy ‘lacking innovation boost’

Barbados must adopt more technological innovations if it wants to reverse lagging productivity and unlock more economic growth. That is the assessment of Cloe Ortiz...

Israel has to ‘stop attacks on hospitals’ in Gaza, says WHO chief

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says medical facilities have once again become 'battlegrounds' in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Israel must stop targeting Palestinian medical...

NY project to attract business to Barbados

The Barbados Consulate in New York is about to launch a project aimed at helping Barbadians and Americans wanting to do business with the...