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Ex-Met Police inspector lied about wife’s death in Barbados

A former Metropolitan Police detective, investigated for sexually exploiting vulnerable crime victims it was his job to protect, later lied about the death of...

Staggered age of consent to be discussed after Brand allegations, minister says

A discussion over a staggered age of consent is to take place, the work and pensions secretary has said, as the government faces calls...

Barbados shores up Ebola checks

Barbados has increased its border surveillance and pre-boarding checks from its main source markets as the country attempts to shore up its protection from...

Oistins stall owner evicted

A veteran stall owner who operated at Oistins Bay Garden in Christ Church for nearly three decades is seeking legal advice after being evicted...
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Barbados shores up Ebola checks

Barbados has increased its border surveillance and pre-boarding checks from its main source markets as the country attempts to shore up its protection from...

Novon Neuo Neblett charged with murder

Novon Neuo Neblett, 32, of St Barnabas Heights, St Michael, has been charged with murder. The Barbados Police Service arrested and formally charged Neblett in...

More changes for consulates, says Sinckler

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Christopher Sinckler are carrying out a sweeping assessment of all of...

Concacaf unveils details for revamped 2027 U-17 qualifiers

Concacaf has officially announced the framework for the 2027 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers, introducing a streamlined competition format that will see 16 nations battle for...

Seale joins Moguls

Sixty Years at Needham’s Point: Celebrating Hilton Barbados Resort

2026 is a milestone year of celebration for Barbados as the island marks its Diamond Jubilee. And right alongside the nation, Hilton Barbados Resort...

A Bajan in Brussels on Belt Business

For a long time, the story of Barbados overseas has been told through rum, beaches, festivals and wuk up. Those things are part of us,...
 

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OAS launches collaboration with private sector

 The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has welcomed the launch of a collaboration platform with the private sector...

Be mentors, dads told

Minister of Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith has called on fathers across Barbados to move beyond simply providing for their children and instead...

Trade unionist says immigration ‘flaw’ putting Barbadian workers at disadvantage

Trade unionist Caswell Franklyn is calling on Government to tighten what he says is an immigration loophole which is allowing people to literally “walk...

 Starmer quits as UK prime minister after just two years

 Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos. When he quit as...

Liquefied petroleum gas prices to increase from midnight

Consumers in Barbados will pay more for liquefied petroleum gas from midnight Sunday, June 21, following an adjustment to retail prices. The increase affects all...

NCF partners with Shakirah Bourne to bring Bajan Anansi tales into schools

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has partnered with Barbadian author Shakirah Bourne to publish Bajan Anansi, a new collection of Anansi tales that will...

Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for Barbados

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect as strong winds continue to affect the island and surrounding marine areas. The Barbados Meteorological Services issued the...

Intervenor Watson challenges BL&P’s $79m FTC filing

The Barbados Light & Power Company’s (BLPC) bid to recover nearly $79 million from electricity consumers is being challenged by intervenor and consumer advocate...

US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland

US and Iranian officials have arrived in Switzerland for direct talks after signing an initial agreement to end the war last week. The deal includes...

IDB provides funds to help Barbados strengthen energy security

 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says its Board of Executive Directors has approved a Policy-Based Programmatic Loan (PBP) of US$150 million to strengthen energy...