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Commuters frustrated with new bus route

Commuters in the Granville Williams Terminal, Fairchild Street, expressed frustration stemming from the longer bus routes leading into St Joseph after the closure of Melvin Hill Bridge last week. Closure of the popular artery connecting the eastern parish required diversions which commuters say resulted in longer wait times and headaches...
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State seizes woman’s assets

The state has swooped down on a woman convicted of having a high-powered rifle, ammunition and cocaine, seizing more than half-amillion dollars in assets, including land, money and gym equipment. It was in 2023 that Shellie-Ann Monique Atkins pleaded guilty to possession of a 5.56 NATO semi-automatic rifle; 70 rounds...
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Canada and Mexico agree to deepen ties amid Trump trade war

Canada and Mexico have agreed to deepen ties, vowing closer co-operation on trade and security, as both countries grapple with rising economic pressure from the US. Following a meeting in Mexico City, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also expressed their commitment to a shared partnership...
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Govt’s wage bill up

Government’s wages and salaries bill has increased. The Ministry of Finance stated in the Barbados Fiscal Framework 2026/2027 to 2028/2029 that this category of expenditure increased by $33 million in the 2024/2025 period ended March 31 and is forecast to grow by another $36 million in the current financial year. “Wages...
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Arrears cause for concern

Persistent financial woes at some key state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are a major risk to Government’s fiscal performance. The liquidity and cash flow concerns have continued into Government’s new fiscal year, as SOEs faced $77.3 million in arrears, unfunded pension liabilities of $282.7 million and long-term debt liabilities totalling $732.5 million...
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Flash-flood watch for western Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a Flash-Flood Watch for western districts. Moderate to heavy showers have been developing just offshore along the island’s western coastline this afternoon, and forecasters warn some of this activity could move onshore before conditions ease later this evening. Soil erosion on exposed or...
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Caribbean athletes shine at World Championships in Tokyo

It was a great day for Caribbean athletics in Tokyo, Japan today. Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott delivered another impressive performance to capture gold in the men’s javelin at the World Athletic Championships. The 32-year-old came up trumps at the right time, with a season’s best effort of 88.16 metres to...
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Tyreall Kidd in custody

Sixteen-year-old Tyreall Jamari Kidd, of Ashdeane Village, Black Rock, St Michael, who was the subject of a wanted notice issued on Saturday, August 16, 2025, is now in police custody. Kidd was brought in on Tuesday, September 9 and is currently assisting investigators with serious criminal matters. The Barbados Police Service...
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Wanted teen in custody

Sixteen-year-old Damon Hayden Cummins, alias “Demon,” of Birds River, Deacons Farm, St Michael, who was the subject of a wanted notice issued on Friday, August 15, is now in police custody. Cummins was brought in on Tuesday, September 9 and is currently assisting investigators with serious criminal matters. The Barbados Police...
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Fatal collision victim identified

Police have identified the victim of Wednesday’s fatal collision at Haggatt Hall Road, St Michael, as 25-year-old Reon Dottin, of Drax Hall Tenantry, St George. The accident occurred around 6:48 p.m. on September 17 and involved a motor omnibus, a motor van, and a motorcycle. Investigations revealed that the motor...
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Bajan pride in Japan

Barbados celebrated its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, yesterday with a vibrant display of music, dance, and cultural pride, capped by remarks from Minister of Economic Affairs Kay McConney, who represented the Government at the international event and Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Masaki Ogushi. The celebrations formed...
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Alleyne does the job as Royals win three-peat in Women’s CPL

Brave batting by Aliyah Alleyne led Barbados Royals Women to a sensational win over Guyana Amazon Warriors as they captured the Massey Women’s Caribbean Premier League title on Wednesday afternoon. Alleyne made 17 not out off just nine balls as the Royals made 137-7 off 19.4 overs to win...
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