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Fatal accident in St James

There are reports of a fatal accident near the junction of Ronald Mapp Highway in Westmoreland St James. More details as they come.

Caribbean-American legislator probes federal data surveillance practices

Caribbean-American New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie has launched an inquiry into the federal government’s efforts to obtain personal data on New Yorkers through...

Police seek missing 15-year-old boy

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old boy who was last seen on Friday. Toreyan Andre Simmons, of Lot...

Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...
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Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in...

Man charged after 47.5kg cannabis seizure

A 47-year-old Christ Church man has been charged with three cannabis offences following the seizure of 47.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis on Friday. Ishan Saquan...

Bees spent nearly three times as much as Dems in 2026 poll

The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) spent almost three times more than its main rival, the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), in its bid to...

‘D’ big battle

Tridents secure playoff spot with last gasp win over Kingsmen

Gudakesh Motie smashed two boundaries in the final over to help the Barbados Tridents edge the Jamaica Kingsmen by two wickets off the last...

TD Marin: Barbados has talent

BHTA reports growth in major tourism markets

Barbados has maintained a firm position as one of the Caribbean’s top destinations despite the challenges of a highly competitive and rapidly changing global...

Price hike fears

More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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Dwight Rouse passes away after illness

One of Barbados’ best and most beloved basketball players has passed away. Dwight Rouse, 66, who represented the country before switching gears to coaching died...

Flash flood watch in effect as tropical wave affects Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services issued a flash flood watch today as excessive rainfall could generate flooding across low-lying areas the island. These conditions are predicted...

Speeding Jamaican fined and deported

by Sandra Downes A Jamaican national, who appeared in the Holetown Magistrates’ Court on traffic violations earlier this month, has been fined and deported. Shavar Lashane...

Mikey and Blood have double shot at Party Monarch

Michael ‘Mikey’ Mercer and Mr Blood are the only artistes who have made it to finals of both segments of the Banks Party Monarch...

‘Locals First’

Barbados has been making sure citizens of the country are not losing out on employment opportunities. The assertion came yesterday from the country’s Chief Immigration...

NCF mourns passing of Sir Charles Emile Straker

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Sir Emile Straker, describing him as a national cultural treasure...

Central Bank explains salary payment delays amid BiMPay rollout

The Central Bank of Barbados has sought to reassure workers affected by delayed salary payments, stating that the issue is not a failure of...

Ambassador to the US Vic Fernandes pays tribute to the late Sir Charles Emile Straker

Barbados’ Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the OAS, Vic Fernandes, has paid tribute to the late Sir Charles Emile Straker,...

Tips on care for animals during drought and heatwave

Barbados is heating up and with the humidity rising, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can become a real risk for domestic animals, says veterinarian...

BUT supports schools’ closure

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has given its blessing to the early closure of 13 primary schools to make way for a major...