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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...

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...
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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...

Bajans borrowing more

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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Bajans weigh gas option

Barbadians are paying more for gas and it has some of them looking for ways to adjust their travel around the country. Jason Millar said...

Kickstart smash BFA record; Lions fail to score

Kickstart Rush rewrote the history books in emphatic fashion, producing a ruthless attacking masterclass to demolish an eight-man St Andrew Lions outfit 23-0 when...

HIV Commission appealing for more partners

The National Well-Being & HIV Commission is on the hunt for greater partnerships. Acting director Kim Bobb-Waithe said they needed as much help as possible...

PM appeals to manufacturers to expand exports and embrace innovation

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley yesterday warned that Barbados could not continue depending heavily on imports while producing too little of its own goods,...

OJ Simpson murder trial detective Mark Fuhrman dies aged 74

Former detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. Fuhrman was one of the first...

Fatal stabbing in St James

Update Police have confirmed that a man has died following a stabbing incident at Haynesville, St James earlier today. According to the Barbados Police Service, the...

Barbados wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

The Barbados Horticultural Society has struck gold at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show in London. This year’s display coincides with the island’s 60th anniversary of...

Fortress weathers ‘rocky’ quarter

Despite a challenging first quarter that saw most of Fortress Fund Managers’ portfolios experiencing marginal declines, chief executive officer Peter Arender said the outlook...

Son of Mango boss arrested over father’s fatal fall from cliff

The son of Mango founder Isak Andic has been arrested in connection with his father's death. Jonathan Andic, 43, was detained by Catalan police on...

Wanted man now in police custody

The Barbados Police Service has confirmed that Troy Barry O’Neal Wiltshire, who was the subject of a wanted bulletin issued on February 12, 2025...