The national minimum wage is set to increase by 2 per cent effective January 21, 2026, says the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector The sectoral wage for
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Davidson Ishmael has rejected the opinion that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is a “disaster zone”. Responding to an assertion
Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayoral race in Florida, the first time someone from her party has done so in nearly 30 years. A former county commissioner, Higgins
Continue readingEileen Higgins elected as first Democratic mayor of Miami in 30 years
Barbadian tennis star Darian King has put retirement talks firmly on hold, declaring that he intends to remain a professional athlete for as long as his body allows. Speaking exclusively
Authenticity, consistency, discipline, high standards and quality are all key ingredients for seasoned Bajan chef turned entrepreneur Ryan Hill. So when he wanted to take his near ten-year-old pizzeria and
Boss Bond investors can expect a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve. Yesterday Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn said that was when the last payment of the
Shanece Alicia Atkinson of Charnocks Land, Charnocks, Christ Church, is scheduled to appear in court today, charged with trafficking cannabis with an estimated street value of $40 000. The 32
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Barbados has the room to take over motorsports, specifically drag racing, in the Caribbean. That’s the feeling of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s (BTMI) Sports Tourism consultant, Stevon Roberts. Over
A teenager who confessed to using marijuana and “mollies” has been remanded to the Psychiatric Hospital for evaluation. Rashad Shaqur Davion Greaves, 16, of Turners Hall, St Andrew, pleaded guilty
Former President of the Senate, the Most Honourable Kerryann Ifill, has been appointed as Barbados’ first Human Rights Commissioner. Her appointment, approved by Cabinet, took effect on December 1, 2025.
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