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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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Running for Better Health

Running can be an exhilarating test of endurance, a quiet meditation, or even just a way to clear your mind on a busy day. For...

BFA match officials make 2025 FIFA International Referees List

Five local football match officials have achieved the highest status in football refereeing — the prestigious 2025 FIFA International Referees List. This was announced by...

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband jailed for 20 years in mass rape trial

French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband has been jailed for 20 years after drugging and raping her, and inviting dozens of strangers to also...

Two drug accused granted $100 000 bail

Nearly three months on remand, the duo of Norman Ricardo Worrell and Chad Atherley charged with several drug offences which allegedly took place on...

Peru to establish country’s first-ever embassy in Guyana

The government of South American nation Peru has announced plans to establish the country’s first embassy in Guyana. The announcement was made by Peru’s Foreign...

‘150 houses by May’

By May 2025 all 150 of the East-West houses should be completed says Minister of Housing Dwight Sutherland. He gave that projection yesterday during the...

Solaris homes for 16 families

Sixteen families now reside at Solaris Court, Whitepark Road, St Michael, including five who were displaced by a fire at Wellington Street in The...

Congress in disarray and shutdown looms as Trump, Musk slam spending deal

A US government shutdown could be two days away after President-elect Donald Trump called on Republican lawmakers to reject a cross-party funding bill. Trump urged...

Barbados cleared to receive another draw-down

Government is about to receive another US$56 million ($112 million ) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s executive board yesterday concluded the fourth...

De Peiza: Gateway to the real thing

The congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados is calling for a nationwide ban on the importation and sale of toy guns. General...