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Updated 15 hours ago

High Court in Barbados dismisses Rastafari cannabis constitutional challenge

The High Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge to Barbados’ Sacramental Cannabis Act, ruling that restrictions governing the use of cannabis by Rastafarians do not unlawfully infringe on religious freedom.

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Updated 19 hours ago

FIFPro union says players at World Cup need more protection from racist abuse
The FIFPRO players union said on Saturday that more must be done to protect footballers from racist abuse at the World Cup being held in North America.
Updated 18 hours ago

Mavis Bank man charged for stealing $250,000 in building materials
A 44-year-old Mavis Bank, St Andrew livestock farmer has been charged with simple larceny following the alleged theft of building materials valued at approximately $250,000.
Updated 17 hours ago

Morocco beat World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to quarterfinals
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
Updated 16 hours ago

St Mary man faces new charges over alleged robbery of another woman he met on dating app
A St Mary man who was earlier this week charged in connection with the alleged rape and robbery of a woman he met through a dating application is now facing additional charges stemming from a separate…
Updated 15 hours ago

High Court in Barbados dismisses Rastafari cannabis constitutional challenge
The High Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge to Barbados’ Sacramental Cannabis Act, ruling that restrictions governing the use of cannabis by Rastafarians do not unlawfully infringe on…
Updated 14 hours ago

Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
July 3, 2026

Thirty-nine outstanding Jamaicans receive 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards
Another 39 outstanding Jamaicans have been honoured with the prestigious Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA) by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen.
July 3, 2026 by Rasbert Turner

Farmer charged with murder after bus driver killed with pitchfork in Old Harbour
A St Catherine farmer has been charged with murder after allegedly attacking a bus driver with a pitchfork in Bois Content district in Old Harbour, St Catherine, on Wednesday night.
July 3, 2026

Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring eight
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) – A speeding, overcrowded passenger bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of…