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West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs to record a magnificent Test match win in honour of the late great Sir Garfield Sobers, National...

Plot to assassinate T&T PM and other officials spans multiple jurisdictions

Port of Spain – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the alleged plot to assassinate her and senior members of her government has widened significantly...

MISSING: Kemera Murray

Thirteen-year-old Kemera Murray has been reported missing, last seen on Tuesday, July 21 in the area of North Close Wildey, St Michael. Murray, who lives...

WANTED:  Tyrese Leroy Farrell

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tyrese Leroy Farrell alias ‘Twin”, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters.  Farrell,...
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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...

No more extensions for gun offender

He was recovering from surgery and unable to work. That was the explanation given yesterday by first-time gun offender Rawle Anthony Caesar as he sought...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Government should be moving with urgency to get a legal opinion on the deduction authorisation for public officers that is creating anxiety among hundreds...

West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs to record a magnificent Test match win in honour of the late great Sir Garfield Sobers, National...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so that Barbadians can benefit from a...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Fees fuel bank profits

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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German economy in recession in first quarter

Persistent inflation has helped push Germany into recession in the first three months of the year, an upgrade to growth data shows. Europe’s largest economy...

Jamaica to ban plastic lunch boxes by yearend

The Jamaica government says a  ban will be imposed on the use of plastic lunch boxes, effective December 31, this year, as efforts continue...

Senator: Education on water reuse is key

Senator Dr Shantal Munro-Knight believes that educating Barbadians on water reuse will be essential in the coming months as the nation deals with water...

Single emergency service coming, says Abrahams

By next year, Barbados will have a single emergency service linking the ambulance, police and fire service, says Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams. And...

Chargers remain unbeaten

Chargers will enter the second round of the men’s division two volleyball competition unbeaten after meeting and defeating their nemesis Deacons on Tuesday night...

Retirement crisis looming, says former Minister

Barbados faces an impending retirement crisis. This is the belief of Dr David Estwick, the former Minister of Economic Affairs, who was speaking during the...

Five say cops fired at them first

Five of the six men accused of shooting at police said it was lawmen who opened fire on them on the night of May...

Rock ‘n’ Roll queen Tina Turner dies

Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What’s Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar,...

Profitable half-year for BICO

BICO Limited, a Barbados ice cream manufacturer and owner of the country’s largest cold storage facility, is reporting increased profitability. Longstanding executive chairman of the...

Police say schoolgirl started deadly Mahdia fire

Georgetown, Guyana – Police say they will send a file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) on Wednesday after indicating that the deadly...