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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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Sir Richie marks 100 ODIs as ICC match referee

DUBAI – West Indies cricketing great Sir Richie Richardson has achieved the remarkable milestone of officiating in 100 Men’s One Day Internationals (ODIs) as...

Bajan launches US$25m VC fund

A Barbadian entrepreneur and finance expert based in the United States (US) has launched a venture capital (VC) fund to raise US$25 million for...

Sammy head coach for all formats

West Indies white-ball coach Daren Sammy is set to take charge of the senior men’s teams across all formats from 2025. The announcement was made...

Father stole ice-cream, cake ‘for my child’

His child’s enjoyment was at the heart of why a St Philip man said he stole ice-cream and cake from a supermarket. When Bradley Sylvester...

St. John man charged with firearm and ammunition offences

Police have charged Lamar Akiel Waithe, 34, of Lovell Road, Massiah Street, St. John, with possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, both...

Two men charged with double murder

Police have arrested and formally charged two men in connection with a double murder. Samir Jamaldo Wilfred, 25, of Cox Hill, Church Village, St. Philip...

PM Mottley offers condolences after death of T&T MP, children

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, has extended her heartfelt condolences following the untimely death of Member of Parliament Lisa Morris-Julian and her...

Trinidadian Minister and children die in fire

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinidad and Tobago government on Monday confirmed the death of the junior minister in the Ministry of Education,...

Tenant gets notice after asking for repairs

Esther Williams is living in pain after breaking her foot while slipping in the dilapidated house which she occupies. And she faces the possibility of...

Canada’s finance minister resigns, citing dispute with Trudeau

Canada's finance minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned from her post, hours before she was scheduled to deliver an annual government fiscal update. She announced her...