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Man dead after altercation in Black Rock

Update Police were on the scene of a suspected fatal stabbing incident this evening along Black Rock Main Road, St Michael. Police confirmed they are investigating...

Lionel Richie hospitalised in St. Louis

Lionel Richie checked himself into a hospital over the weekend following a show in St. Louis, according to TMZ, the latest health concern for...

Woman appeals for house relief

The view from Margaret Carter’s house is not one that makes her happy. Every day she has to look at her ex-husband’s comfortable home next...

Eye on financial sector links

The growing interconnectedness between commercial banks and other financial institutions in Barbados does not currently pose a significant systemic risk to the country’s financial...
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Duguid’s hope for dental diplomacy

Special Envoy to the Prime Minister and veteran oral surgeon Dr William Duguid believes a formal oral health partnership between Barbados and the Bolivarian...

Virtual court starts next month

Virtual hearings will be rolled out at two Magistrates’ Courts from next month, in what Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice Michael Lashley...

Walters: My focus is on the Senate at this time

Senator Ryan Walters says he is as committed as ever to the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) despite again declining to take an executive role...

‘D’ big battle

Hetmyer’s heroics spoil Independence Day party as Warriors remain unbeaten

The Guyana Amazon Warriors crashed Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day celebrations at the Queen’s Park Oval, securing a thrilling 9-run victory over the Trinbago...

Eye on financial sector links

The growing interconnectedness between commercial banks and other financial institutions in Barbados does not currently pose a significant systemic risk to the country’s financial...

More support needed for breastfeeding mothers

The following is a submission by Aaliyah Lara, a member of Healthy Caribbean Youth from Trinidad and Tobago and a medical student at the...
 

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Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school

A headteacher has told how he saved 900 pupils' lives from the Nepal floods - by quickly evacuating them just 10 minutes before the...

Hunger ‘not an excuse to steal’

Hunger, unemployment and financial hardship are emerging as recurring explanations behind a string of theft cases before Barbados’ courts this month. However, some officials are...

Duguid’s hope for dental diplomacy

Special Envoy to the Prime Minister and veteran oral surgeon Dr William Duguid believes a formal oral health partnership between Barbados and the Bolivarian...

BWU warns of low blows

Barbados must stop allowing claims of labour shortages to become a cover for importing cheap labour and tighten scrutiny of work permits before foreign...

US Coast Guard interdicts suspected drug boat, detains suspects in Caribbean Sea

The United States Coast Guard says the crew of its Cutter Richard Dixon interdicted a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea on...

Ex-ICBL head puts case for probation

Attorneys for Ingrid Innes are hoping for probation and supervised release on Tuesday when she enters her guilty plea. Innes, the former chief executive officer...

David Estwick gets the nod as new DLP president

Former government minister Dr David Estwick was tonight voted in as the newest president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). Several party faithful braved heavy...

‘D’ big battle

The Democratic Labour Party gathers this weekend at its George Street, Belleville, St Michael headquarters for an annual conference that doubles as a referendum...

Narine puts on a show as TKR trounce Tridents

Barbados Tridents were soundly thrashed by Trinbago Knight Riders in a one-sided first round match in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on...

Matthews returns as Tridents captain, Bates joins WCPL squad

Hayley Matthews is back at the helm of the Barbados Tridents Women, and they have also drafted legend Suzie Bates into the squad for...