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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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Prisoner escapes police custody

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Tyrese Leroy Farrell, alias “Twin”, of Ealing Park South, Christ Church, who...

Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia

At least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia early on Saturday, the nation's disaster mitigation agency has said. The...

Saffrey: Evictions an increasing cause of homelessness

Evictions are also contributing to the rising level of homelessness, which often goes under the radar, says president of the Barbados Alliance to End...

ECLAC to release economic survey of LAC

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Friday announced that it present its Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2026...

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...

Kooyman closes for cleaning

The Kooyman Megastore in Kendal Hill, Christ Church, has temporarily shut its doors, resulting in some confusion for some customers. One irate customer told the Saturday...

Longer time for Common Entrance Exam

The Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) isn’t going anywhere for the time being. The Ministry of Education Transformation has delayed the implementation of its...

CCJ president responds to press reports on leaked correspondence

Port of Spain, Trinidad – President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, Friday condemned “in the strongest possible terms”...

Barbados under flash-flood watch

As a strong tropical wave begins to affect the island, triggering pockets of moderate to heavy showers from tonight, the Barbados Meteorological Services is...

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

In a surprising election result last night, Shaka O’Neal landed a place on the board of directors of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA). The 37-year-old, who...