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Concern over jail for regulatory breaches

Opposition Senator Karina Goodridge is questioning why non-violent regulatory offences are increasingly being made punishable by imprisonment. She said such penalties were not necessary considering...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

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...
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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...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

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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Nurses still ‘under pressure’

President of the Barbados Nurses Association, Dr Fay Parris, says nurses are still battling long hours, emotional stress, limited resources and the need for...

Eight explore story illustrations at Olympus Theatres

The theatre room of the Olympus Theatres in Sheraton Mall was transformed into a space fit for the world of story book readers on...

20 certified for careers in digital marketing

Twenty young Barbadians are now better equipped for the modern digital economy after successfully completing the Liberty Caribbean Foundation’s Introduction to Digital Marketing, a...

Saint Lucia Jazz builds momentum ahead of finale

The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival continued over the weekend with Caribbean Fusion and World Beats drawing large crowds to Pigeon Island National...

$1.05 million in payouts from NCF

A full review of the National Cultural Foundation’s 2026 Crop Over competition framework shows that the state-backed cultural calendar carries a combined prize and structured payout...

Fogging Schedule: May 11 to 15

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will concentrate its mosquito reduction efforts in St. George, St. Peter and St. James next week. The Unit...

Iran warns against complying with US sanctions as Gulf attacks reported

Iran has warned its Gulf neighbours that complying with US sanctions would lead to their ships face difficulties crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Military spokesman...

Rule of law ‘must extend to high seas’

Minister of Labour Colin Jordan has thrown his full support behind the Seafarers’ Bill, describing it as a critical legislative step to protect Barbadian workers...

OAS highlights progress in Haiti support efforts

Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has updated member states on the organization’s ongoing support for Haiti, citing progress...

Holder stars again as Titans win fourth straight match

Jason Holder continued his superb start to the Indian Premier League (IPL), with his three-wicket haul propeling Gujarat Titans to a comprehensive 77-run victory...