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PM Mottley pays tribute to former BLP stalwart Clyde “Cannon” Holder

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has expressed condolences following the passing of Clyde “Cannon” Holder, describing him as a loyal Barbados Labour Party stalwart...

Wanted man turns himself in after five years

Nicholas Andre McIntosh, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued in April 2021, is now in police custody. McIntosh presented himself to...

Jason Arday death ‘tragedy on so many levels’ says PM

Andy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...
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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...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Barbadians Forde and Bishop star as Kings edge Falcons

Barbadian allrounders Matthew Forde and Joshua Bishop came up clutch for Saint Lucia Kings in a topsy-turvy Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

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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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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...

CTO remains “cautiously optimistic” about growth of regional tourism sector this year

The Barbados-based  Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says it remains “cautiously optimistic” that the regional tourism sector will transition into a phase of more moderate,...