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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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Tornado destroys homes in west Trinidad

Waterspouts and a weak tornado Tuesday damaged and blew off the roofs of several houses in north western Trinidad, but there were no immediate...

Tropical Storm Jerry being monitored – no watches or warnings for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Jerry. At this time, there are no watches or warnings in effect for...

Small Craft Advisory issued for the island

Update: The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has upgraded the existing Small Craft Advisory to a Small Craft and High Surf Warning, as rough sea...

Welder killed by “training bomb”

The Belize government says it is seeking legal  advice to  determine who should be held responsible for the death of a 25-year-old welder last...

Sir Viv, Sir Richie and Lara in India to boost West Indies cricket

Legends Sir Vivian Richards, Sir Richie Richardson and Brian Lara are in India to support the West Indies team and also to promote the...

$3b spent on imports

Barbados' spending on imports surged to $3.03 billion in the first eight months of the year, as total exports in the same period fell...

Canadian marine park threatens to euthanise 30 beluga whales

A Canadian amusement park is threatening to euthanise 30 beluga whales after the government blocked its request to send them to China. Marineland in Ontario...

Top 10 named

Ten top singers coming from the first two preliminaries of the 2025 Richard Stoute Teen Talent contest have been announced but they have to...

BCEN knocks Water Authority for unclaimed funds; says FTC must be proactive

The Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) is calling for immediate reforms to ensure there is fair compensation and accountability in the provision of water...

Man shot and killed in Bayville

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred along Sandbox Avenue, Bayville, St Michael, on Monday night. According to reports, the incident took place around...