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TAP upset with cashless rollout

Operators in the Transport Augmentation Programme (TAP) are “furious” over the apparent stealth launch of the cashless system, leaving them wondering how they would...

Marcus Garvey’s legacy honoured at Amphitheatre rededication

The Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre was rededicated during a ceremony with Garvey's family as special guests. The plaque was unveiled by Prime Minister Mia Amor...

Bajans deeper in debt

Barbadian families are deep in debt. While the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) flags the $6.64 billion in household debt at the end of 2025...

CCJ makes changes to panels

PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) said recently it has implemented with “immediate effect” revised arrangements for the assignment...
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Officials: Take extra care against measles

Barbados is being urged to tighten its defences against measles as the Americas confront their worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in more...

Grandson pleads guilty to assault

She has taken too much. With these words, a grandmother yesterday said she had “hardened” her heart and the next three weeks that Namari Jumar...

Nicholls touts law’s value to national security

There is no need to fear that a law seeking to collect information on travellers will criminalise anyone. The proposed law, said Minister of Home...

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal until end of 2030

ZANDVOORT - Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of ​2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world...

Bajans deeper in debt

Barbadian families are deep in debt. While the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) flags the $6.64 billion in household debt at the end of 2025...

Mortgages rule loans sector

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...
 

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Anthony Catwell granted bail following court appearance

Anthony Catwell, who is facing multiple drug-related charges, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Magistrates Court today, where he pleaded...

Praise for 32 medals

Barbados' swimming contingent wrapped up the 2025 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago, with an impressive haul of 32 medals. And team manager...

Worlds Collide Art Show comes to Barbados

With a vibrant real estate market and a seemingly perpetual influx of tourists taking escapades to the island’s shores, Barbados is becoming the epicentre...

Trump crypto soars as president offers dinner to top holders

The price of Donald Trump's cryptocurrency has soared after the US president promised to host two special events for its top investors. The website for...

Sickout impacts over 60 schools, says BUT President

At least 60 schools are said to have been impacted by the sickout led by the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT). President Rudy Lovell told...

Clayton fashioned his own future

The whirr of his sewing machine is heard less frequently nowadays, but the fashion-conscious people of St Joseph know anytime they need his services,...

Auditor General outlines problems with electronic vehicle registration system

An information technology audit of the Barbados Licensing Authority has concluded that the planned Electronic Vehicle Registration System (EVR) was behind schedule and over...

China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs

China has sent back planes it ordered from the US in its latest retaliation over Trump tariffs, the boss of aircraft maker Boeing has...

BUT president: Teachers protesting over term’s leave

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is proceeding with protest action to press for the reinstatement of a term's leave for members. President Rudy Lovell...

DLP denounces Minister’s claim on teachers’ union leave request

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has strongly rejected a recent statement by the Minister of Education Transformation, who suggested that the teachers’ union’s call...