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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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Griffith sees steady increase in needy families

There may be more families in need than people realise, says founder and chairman of Neighbour Neighbour charity Errol Griffith. That’s why he is encouraging...

Police offer crime prevention tips for homeowners

Crime Prevention Officer with the Barbados Police Service, Inspector Roger Babb is warning householders, especially the vulnerable, to be careful when interacting with individuals...

PM: Grenadians will not be going to the polls next year

ST GEORGE’S – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell on Wednesday announced that a general election will not be held in 2025. Speaking during the  adjournment of the...

‘Be cautious when advertising on social media’

Barbadians have been urged to exercise caution when advertising items for sale on social media platforms. Crime prevention officer with the Barbados Police Service, Inspector...

13 dead, two hurt in ferry collision  

At least 13 people have died and two others are in critical condition after a collision between a passenger ferry and a navy speedboat...

Government signs US$12.4m loan agreement with CDF

Government has signed a US$12.4 million loan agreement and a US$300 000 grant agreement with the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to finance its Country...

Nigerian promised pardon after ten years on death row for stealing hens

A Nigerian man who has spent ten years on death row for stealing some hens and eggs has been promised a pardon by the...

Topsy and Tim author Jean Adamson dies at 96

Children's author Jean Adamson, known for the Topsy and Tim series of books, has died aged 96, her family has confirmed. In a statement released...

Choir brings cheer to children

The International Community choir brought the magic of Christmas cheer to patients in the paediatric ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital recently. Utilising the gift...

Ponzi talk ‘a distraction’

Nothing more than a distraction from Government’s failing policies, was how Leader of the Opposition Ralph Thorne described Minister Ryan Straughn’s contribution in the...