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Elderly man loses home to fire

An elderly man lost his home and all of his possessions to fire this evening at Hopewell, Christ Church. The incident happened a stone’s throw...

Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Pakistan expectedly completed a straightforward win over the West Indies on Wednesday’s penultimate day to halt a slide of...

Decomposed male body found in St John

The decomposed body of a male was discovered at Upper Belle Canfield, Hothersal, St John, around 9:15 a.m. today. Detectives were conducting investigations in the...

Marshall remanded until September

Shazan Deron Marshall was remanded to Barbados Prison Service (Dodds) when he appeared in Oistins Magistrates’ Court today charged with murder. Marshall, 21, of Parish...
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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Bill puts light on business owners

Government is seeking to tighten oversight of companies operating in Barbados through new legislation designed to expose the real owners behind businesses, strengthen corporate...

Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Pakistan expectedly completed a straightforward win over the West Indies on Wednesday’s penultimate day to halt a slide of...

Pakistan in control

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll –...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

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Mixed reaction in Thorpe’s Cottage over new road 

Some residents of Thorpe’s Cottage, St George, are singing the praises of the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW). However, there remains a measure of...

Vendors, visitors feeling the heat

By midday, the heat radiating off the sand at Brandons Beach was almost unbearable. Tourists darted quickly between shaded spots and the water’s edge,...

Barbados Tridents return with new look for CPL

The Barbados Tridents are making a return to the Caribbean Premier League. After five years as the Barbados Royals, the franchise will be back in...

MISSING: Kemera Murray

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing girl Kemera Murray, 13 years, of Block 1B, Meadow Road, Wildey, St Michael, who was...

Arianna carving name for herself

Arianna Holligan, at age 22, is one of Barbados’ younger artists who is carving out a name for herself in the artistic world. She is...

Massy Barbados profits hold

Massy is reporting increased revenue and profitability in its Barbados operations, as the group anticipates a continued demanding operating environment, including continued pressure from...

Fisherfolk fed up with ice issues

Fisherfolk at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex says they are sick and tired of struggling to have enough ice to keep their fish fresh. The fisherman...

‘Trinidad won’t recognise’ Barnett as Caricom Secretary General after August

PORT OF SPAIN – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Trinidad and Tobago will not recognise Dr. Carla Barnett as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary...

Ex-cricketer Butcher’s wife laid to rest

Former Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) employee and wife of former England cricketer Roland Butcher, Cheryl Butcher was buried last Wednesday in the United Kingdom. Her...

‘Fast and hard’ tactic for gun crime

Hit "fast and hard" by getting indictable matters to the High Court in three months’ time. That tactic, said Justice Carlisle Greaves, will help tackle...