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The Barbados Police Service pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

The Barbados Police Service has paid tribute to National Hero The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, describing him as a son of Barbados whose...

Sir Wes Hall mourns loss of ‘my very best friend’ Sir Garfield Sobers

Cricket legend Sir Wes Hall has paid an emotional tribute to The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, describing the late Barbadian icon as one...

Mottley pays tribute to National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to Barbados’ National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, who died this morning. https://youtu.be/TeUaox3cY00

Sir Garfield Sobers has died

National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, has died. The legendary Sir Garry passed away this morning at around 9:20 at the age of...
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No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says there are no suspected or confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados despite an outbreak of the foodborne...

Man says he’s alive because of woman

It was only because of Jhakira Matthews’ intervention that he is alive today, said Jurdie Omar Austin Miller. “We get weself in trouble but I...

Govt finalising debt swap for health

Government is moving to finalise a debt-for-social swap targeting health, as it confronts an escalating non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis in which 42 per cent...

$25m loan boost for CWI

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has received a significant financial boost after the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved a loan of US$12.82 million (BDS$25.6 million)...

Financial markets ‘rebound from Iran war’

Global financial markets have rebounded from the disruptions caused by the war in Iran and a leading mutual fund manager is reporting that this...

50 years championing a cause

For 50 years, the Barbados Council for the Disabled (BCD) has been at the forefront of advocating for a more inclusive and accessible Barbados,...
 

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12 dead, 90 hurt in major air attack on Ukraine

At least 12 people were killed and 90 injured overnight in a major Russian airborne assault on targets across Ukraine, authorities said Wednesday. The southwestern city...

Jada Group gets two barrack licences

The JADA Group has been issued two barrack licences and has begun relocating migrant workers back to their renovated housing facilities in Black Bess,...

Line-up set for Junior Monarch finals

The positions are set for this year’s Scotiabank Junior Monarch finals. Barbados’ young vocalists are ready and raring to go and yesterday they drew for...

Man charged with stealing rims and tyres at Bushy Park

A St Thomas man was granted bail when he appeared in court yesterday charged with the theft of rims and tyres over the weekend. Zahkari...

Goal of 12 transplants a year

The Human Tissue Transplant Bill, 2026 should see ten to 12 kidney transplants a year, more than doubling what occurs now.  Minister of State in...

English decline ‘a concern’

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn has expressed concern about the decline in this year’s national average English score in the Barbados Secondary Schools Entrance...

Financial markets ‘rebound from Iran war’

Global financial markets have rebounded from the disruptions caused by the war in Iran and a leading mutual fund manager is reporting that this...

 Sada lowers 200m national record

Barbadian sprint star Sada Williams produced another landmark performance yesterday, lowering her own national record in the women’s 200 metres to 22.55 seconds at...

Spain into World Cup final after 2-0 win over France

ARLINGTON - Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of Texas on Tuesday, powering into their first World Cup final since lifting the ​trophy...

Coach overjoyed by athletes’ NACAC championships results

Sixteen medals, inclusive of three golds, and a wave of personal bests, have convinced Barbados’ head coach Jamal Grosvenor that the island’s next generation...