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BCFA calls for support for Cuba at UN

The Barbados Cuba Friendship Association (BCFA) has called on Caribbean nations to support Cuba’s resolution against the United States’ economic embargo when it comes...

Flash-flood watch discontinued

The Barbados Meteorological Services has discontinued the flash-flood watch for Barbados after the threat of flash flooding diminished. In a statement issued at noon today,...

Russia given first championships since Ukraine invasion

Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships - the first time an Olympic federation has chosen to stage a global event in Russia...

Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections

Former US President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices as he hit the campaign trail...
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Call to craft workplace policies for dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is now a workplace issue and Barbados will have to deal with it. Executive board member of the Barbados Alzheimer’s Association, Kaila Branch,...

‘DPP cannot be included’

The State has filed an appeal against a High Court decision that quashed a magistrate’s order sending former CLICO Life Insurance Company chairman Leroy...

DLP: Food bill a critical failure

The Democratic Labour Party’s spokesperson on Agriculture and Fisheries, Amoy Gilding-Bourne, has labelled Barbados’ food import bill a national security risk. Responding to the Weekend...

Russia given first championships since Ukraine invasion

Moscow will host the 2030 World Weightlifting Championships - the first time an Olympic federation has chosen to stage a global event in Russia...

Push to shepherd netballers

Chicken Barn at 60 

For 60 years, the aroma of Chicken Barn’s rotisserie chicken has been part of everyday life in Barbados. What began on Bay Street has...

Power hike concern

Candace and Diana – that’s what friends are for

Candace Eng and Diana Batson-Prince were besties from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. They attended college together, shared a lot in common,...

Best’s journey into dance

 

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Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...

Fogging Schedule: July 27 to 31

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ fogging programme will be concentrated in St. John when the Vector Control Unit carries out its mosquito reduction...

Industry star David Jonsson to play Black Panther in Marvel sequel

The British actor David Jonsson has been unveiled as the new Black Panther by the film’s director, Ryan Coogler. Jonsson, 32, known for roles in Industry, The...

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...

Germany says Berlin Pride ramming was terrorist attack and hunts Islamist suspect

Germany pledged to bring ​to justice those responsible for Saturday night's deadly crowd-ramming near a Pride event in Berlin, calling it a terrorist attack and identifying...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Government should be moving with urgency to get a legal opinion on the deduction authorisation for public officers that is creating anxiety among hundreds...

Advocacy group in Jamaica calls for sex offenders registry to be made public

 The non-governmental organisation – Fi We Children Foundation,  has joined calls for the sex offenders registry to be made public, following the rape and murder...

T&T experts to assess ship

Barbados is bringing in outside help to deal with the MV Christina Debora. The ghost ship is currently situated off Barbados’ south-eastern coast after running aground....

Last lap hope for Crop Over bounty

With more than 70 events still to come before Grand Kadooment, some Crop Over promoters are banking on Barbados’ well-known last-minute buying culture to fill fetes and jouverts. The...

Celebrating 70 Years of supporting Barbadian businesses

For 70 years, the Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) has been helping to shape how we work in Barbados. Most of us know the BEC for...