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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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Patterson says journalist’s murder a wake-up call for Jamaica

KINGSTON – Former Jamaica Prime Minister P.J. Patterson says the brutal murder of veteran court journalist Barbara Gayle is a “wake-up call” for the...

Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like’ conditions at BYD car factory construction site in Brazil

Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate...

Man City pay penalty for Haaland miss in Everton draw

Erling Haaland had a second-half penalty saved as Manchester City’s astonishing slump continued with a 1-1 draw against lowly Everton at the Etihad Stadium. Winners...

Valiant a big threat

Boxing Day is one of the biggest days in the horse-racing calendar and plenty of eyes today will be on debut winner Valiant. Valiant, with jockey...

Body found in wheel well of United plane after landing in Hawaii

A body was found in the landing gear compartment, also known as the wheel well, of a United Airlines plane after it landed in...

Illegal immigrant granted bail

A Jamaican who was here illegally was ordered to report to the Immigration Department as part of his bail after he appeared in the...

Assad loyalists kill 14 in clash with Syria’s new ruling forces

Syria's new rebel-led authorities say supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad have killed 14 interior ministry troops in an "ambush" in the west of...

Mental health tips to get through holidays

Barbadians who face mental challenges during the festive season should lean on support from their community and engage in activities which bring them joy,...

Nation spreads cheer to students

Wide-eyed students from three primary schools recently got the opportunity to explore the inner workings of The Nation Publishing Co. Limited during the company’s...

Christmas Message 2024: From Rev Dr Lucille Baird

I just love everything about Christmas. I especially love to listen to the Christmas carols, to hear the songs of old like “Hark the...