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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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Christmas Message 2024: From Rev. Joel Cumberbatch

Below is the following Christmas message from Rev. Capt. Dr. The Hon. Joel Cumberbatch One writer rightly stated: "Christmas is a time of giving, the...

Prime Minister Mottley issues statement on the passing of former Suriname President Desi Bouterse

Desi Bouterse, the former president of Suriname, has passed away at age 79. Below is the full statement by the Prime Minister of Barbados,...

Christmas Message 2024: From the CTUSAB

Below is the Christmas message from the General Secretary of the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB), Dennis de Peiza:...

Police investigating unnatural death in Spooners Hill, St. Michael

Police are investigating the shooting death of 36-year-old Jason Lynch of Chapel Gap, Spooners Hill, St. Michael, which occurred yesterday evening. According to reports,...

Police issue Wanted Notice for Taquan Emmanuel Reid

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Taquan Emmanuel Reid, also known as "Quando," who is wanted for...

Christmas Message 2024: From the Barbados Private Sector Association

Below is the Christmas message from Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA), Dr Trisha Tannis: In the midst of the joy, celebration...

Christmas Message 2024: From Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard

Below is the full Christmas message from Chief Fire Officer, Errol Maynard: My fellow Barbadians, friends and colleagues, as we reflect on the recent conclusion...

Christmas Message 2024: From President of the Barbados Council for the Disabled

Seasons Greetings extended to Barbados Council for the Disabled Directors, Affiliates, Staff, Partners, and the wider community of persons with disabilities. I am privileged to warmly...

Haynesville Youth marking Kwanzaa

Residents of Holder’s Hill and Haynesville in St James and everyone living in close proximity can again look forward to Kwanzaa performances from the...

Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning

Protests have broken out in Syria over the burning of a Christmas tree, prompting calls for the new Islamist authorities to take steps to...