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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:20:03 +0000
St Michael man on firearm and ammo charges
Police have arrested and charged Keimar Orlando Payne, 42, of 1st Ave Eckstein Village, St Michael with possession of a firearm and eight rounds of ammunition on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. The post St Michael man on firearm and ammo charges appeared...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:17:50 +0000
Barbados to host Americas Netball Qualifiers
The Barbados Netball Association has stepped in to host the Americas Netball Qualifiers for the 2027 Netball World Cup. Americas Netball made the announcement on Monday night. The event is expected to be played from October 19 to 26 at the newly refu...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:38:10 +0000
Former England cricketer Roland Butcher’s wife passes away
London — It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that Roland Butcher, former Barbados, Middlesex, and England cricketer, announces the passing of his beloved wife, Cheryl Denise Butcher, in the United Kingdom. Cheryl was a devoted wife, mother, a...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
‘Long-term Scotland District solutions needed’
St Joseph MP Ryan Brathwaite has thrown his full support behind the 2026 Budgetary Proposals And Financial Statement, pointing out that it would bring tangible relief to his constituents. At the same time, he advocated for long-term structural solu...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:42:40 +0000
MISSING: Jordan Dominic Oneal
Police are seeking help in locating missing boy Jordan Dominic Oneal, 15, of Upper Carlton, St James. He was last seen on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 around 4:30 p.m., wearing a long black jeans, a white T-shirt, white slippers and carrying an ‘El...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Ishmael wanted more from Budget
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Davidson Ishmael has praised the Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement as people-centric, but he is “slightly disappointed” that it did not focus on reducing non-communicable diseases...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:52:36 +0000
Deitz urges WI Women to play boldly against Aussies
West Indies Women’s head coach, Shane Deitz has called on his players to be bold in their approach against Australia in the upcoming T20I series. The two teams will clash in the first of three matches at Arnos Vale in St Vincent on Thursday night, ...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Turning heads with Soul-R Fashion
Fashion is stepping into the future . . . literally powered by the sun. Barbadian fashion innovator Xela is turning heads with Soul-R Fashion, a brand that merges sustainability with cutting-edge technology. Since launching in June 2025, Soul-R Fashi...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Record earnings for Sagicor
After boosting its core earnings to a record US$142.3 million in 2025, Sagicor is targeting “three robust avenues for growth” to become a more profitable corporation. The financial services group, which had total assets of US$25.1 billion when it...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000
DLP: Ease welcomed, but some concerns
The Democratic Labour Party says Government’s 2026-2027 Budget delivers meaningful short-term relief to Barbadians, but it has concerns about fiscal sustainability and long-term economic planning. In a statement yesterday on behalf of the party, at...

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