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Christ Church man attacked and robbed outside his home
Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred around 3 a.m. on Tuesday at Maxwell, Christ Church. The victim – 63-year-old Emmerson Trotman, of the same address – was returning home when...
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Canadian visitor fined $80,000 for drugs
A 24-year-old Canadian visitor, who pleaded guilty to a number of drug offences, has been released after paying a hefty court fine. Michael Dwight Sylvester was arrested and formally charged with...
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UPDATE-Man remanded to prison for the murder of Rihanna’s cousin
Murder accused Shawayne Dashawn Williams, who was arrested and charged for killing 21-year-old Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, of Lakes Close, Eden Lodge, St. Michael, appeared before Magistrate Douglas...
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Eastmond accuses Mia of setting a bad example
Leader of the fledgling United Progressive Party (UPP) Lynette Eastmond believes the main Opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) is setting a bad example by plastering election posters on utility poles...
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Not our poles
The Opposition Barbados Labour (BLP) is the first out the blocks to defy a direct request from Barbados Light & Power (BL&P) not to plaster any posters on its utility poles. Raising safety...
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Health scare
Health authorities say they have found nothing so far linking a Christmas Day outbreak of gastroenteritis at some business establishments on the south coast and the ongoing sewage mess. Acting Chief...
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BWU advocates for road safety
The island’s oldest trade union does not want a repeat of the driving practices that led to almost 30 deaths on the island’s roads last year. The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) said vehicular accidents,...
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Election must not stop progress – BEC
The Barbados Employers’ Confederation (BEC) is hoping that the pending general election will not get in the way of improvements in the economy, productivity and competitiveness. Executive Director...
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BIPA welcomes news BAICO transfer date
The advocacy group for British American Insurance Company (Barbados) Ltd (BAICO) policyholders has welcomed news of a new transfer completion date for the failed insurance company’s life and annuity...
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At a loss
The New Year has opened with a family of four now without a place to call home after a vicious fire destroyed their Perfection Road, Bush Hall, St Michael home. The three-bedroom wooden house was...
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Sandals promotes Jordan
At age 33, Barbadian Nicholas Jordan occupies a key position locally within the Butch Stewart-led Sandals luxury hotel group. The former duty manager and environmental health and safety (EHS) manager...
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Final plea
There is hope yet for the Barbados economy even at this late stage where it is on the brink of collapse, according to former Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Dr DeLisle Worrell. However, he...
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Massy searches for new markets as Barbados profits dip
The Massy Group is seeking greater fortunes in countries like Guyana and Colombia as it acknowledges company profits are under threat in its main money earners, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. At the...
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European bloc writes to Govt, but Barbados remains on blacklist
The European Union (EU) has written to the Freundel Stuart administration, providing what is believed to be an explanation of its decision to include Barbados on a December 5, 2017 list of 17 global...
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Govt to launch food planting project
The Ministry of Agriculture will this year launch a food planting programme, which it hopes will help cut the island’s $500 million food import bill. However, in order for the project to be impactful,...
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Costly mess
The vexing south coast sewage crisis has left a $20,000 hole in the pocket of one businessman who was forced to shut down his operation because of the ongoing mess. Taking a break from hosing down the...
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Hurricanes cut into Goddard’s bottom line
A major financial hit by associated company Sagicor General Insurance Company has been identified as one of the drags on Goddard Enterprises Limited’s (GEL) financial performance during the 2017...
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Ivy resident missing
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 63-year-old man. Alfred Sinclair Kellman, of Skeete Road, Ivy, St Michael, was last seen by his sister Dawn Kellman, of #7 Mansion...
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Hanging death in Christ Church
Police are reporting a hanging death at Pilgrim Place B, Christ Church this morning. The victim, 66-year-old Frank Trevorston Thomas, is said to have a history of mental illness. He was found by his...
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Drowning at Miami Beach
An elderly man has died as a result of drowning at Miami Beach, Christ Church. The victim, who was pulled from the water unresponsive sometime after 8 a.m today after he was spotted by another sea...
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