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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 –...

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...

Public warned of counterfeit US currency in circulation

The Barbados Police Service says there is counterfeit United States Currency in circulation and is advising embers of the public and business community to...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...
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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...

Old sex cases brought forward

Justice Pamela Beckles has declared that she will be prioritising the trial of two sexual offence matters later this year because of their age. The...

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...

UEFA will boycott FIFA competitions if World Cup sold off

European football’s (UEFA) 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the sport’s governing body proceeds with a plan to sell stakes...

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 –...

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Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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Fire chief: Hydrants in good order

Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard is assuring the public that the island’s firefighting capacity remains solid, despite recent concerns about water shortages and fluctuating...

PM Browne writes to international groups to observe general election

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has written to three regional and international organizations requesting that they send representatives to observe the general election, the date...

St Lucy and St Michael to be fogged this week

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ fogging programme will target areas in St Lucy and St Michael this week. There will be no fogging today,...

No host yet for next CARIFTA Games

No country has yet stepped forward to host the next CARIFTA Games, according to North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) president,...

Gold medals for swim duo

Barbados secured two gold medals as Mihael Sobers and Christian Vanderpool covered themselves in glory at the 2026 CARIFTA  Aquatics Championships yesterday at the...

A father’s agony

“WHERE IS MY SON’S BODY!” That was the anguished cry of Jeffrey Odle, the distraught father of Kemo Grant, who died under mysterious circumstances while...

Easter Message 2026: From Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley

This Easter, as people across Barbados and the world reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, I believe many of us are...

From calling to career: Khadija Williams leads with heart

Khadija Williams sits at the helm of the Social Work Student Association (SWSA) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus,...

Grand Carifta Games opening

Spectators were treated to a vibrant display of Grenadian culture during the opening ceremony of the 53rd CARIFTA Games at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium, where music,...

Residents put out by BWA road works

Residents of Half Moon Fort, St Lucy, have voiced growing concerns over the ongoing roadworks in their community, raising issues with the lack of...