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Mbappe apologises for comment about late Chinese leader after backlash

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG/LONDON - France soccer captain Kylian Mbappe apologised on Tuesday after Chinese brands cut ties with him over comments referring to the late...

BiMPay transactions hit $6b

BiMPay, Barbados’ national instant payment system established by the Central Bank, has now facilitated 3.5 million transactions worth $6 billion since it went live...

Barbados Broadcasting Authority pays tribute to Peta Alleyne

The following is a tribute to late veteran actress and broadcaster Peta Alleyne by the Barbados Broadcasting Authority. Some voices you simply recognise.Before the name....

Gems keep hopes alive

by KENMORE BYNOE With the Bajan Gems' hopes of reaching the 2027 Netball World Cup finals almost evaporated, the hosts saved some face by...
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Call to craft workplace policies for dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is now a workplace issue and Barbados will have to deal with it. Executive board member of the Barbados Alzheimer’s Association, Kaila Branch,...

Cop: Accused said he believed victim was high

Accused Dario Orlando Taitt told police he believed Jamal Clarke was “high” based on the way he was behaving and quarrelling over a cellphone. However,...

DLP: Food bill a critical failure

The Democratic Labour Party’s spokesperson on Agriculture and Fisheries, Amoy Gilding-Bourne, has labelled Barbados’ food import bill a national security risk. Responding to the Weekend...

Gems keep hopes alive

by KENMORE BYNOE With the Bajan Gems' hopes of reaching the 2027 Netball World Cup finals almost evaporated, the hosts saved some face by...

BiMPay transactions hit $6b

BiMPay, Barbados’ national instant payment system established by the Central Bank, has now facilitated 3.5 million transactions worth $6 billion since it went live...

Chicken Barn at 60 

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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Global tensions ‘driving up costs’

Until geopolitical issues, including wars in major international markets that are vital for the production and transportation of important commodities are resolved, Barbadians will...

Minor among two remanded on theft and firearm charges

A 22-year-old St Philip man and a juvenile charged in connection with robbery and use of a firearm, were both remanded to Dodds Prison...

Police renew appeal for wanted Nigerian man

Police have issued a fresh appeal for anyone who may know the whereabouts of Nigerian national Chidi Uzomba who is wanted in connection with...

Barbados Accreditation Council pushes to improve qualification system

The Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC) continues to work with Government as it advances the development of the Barbados Qualifications and Credit Framework, but recognises...

Mother forfeits $50 000

She lost one son six years ago and the other one, who was recently convicted of that son’s death, caused her to lose $50...

Italian linguist’s book explores Barbados’ unique sayings

Italy-based linguist Dr Cristiano Furiassi published his book, Bajanyms: Toponymic Idioms in Barbadian English and Bajan, at the Barbados Museum. The event was attended by...

Power hike concern

Questions and concerns are being raised about the fuel-related hike in electricity costs which Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) says is causing its...

Mum followed rules, but still got no justice

Alisha Sargeant said she was just nine years old when a boy struck her in the left eye and kicked her in the chest...

Griffith’s life of service lauded

President The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley were joined by parliamentarians, senators, diplomats, members of the consular corps, senior...

Two PSV operators charged over incident in Warrens

Two men, who were caught on camera in an incident involving route taxi operators at Warrens, St Michael, were fined when they appeared in...