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David Estwick gets the nod as new DLP president

Former government minister Dr David Estwick was tonight voted in as the newest president of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP). Several party faithful braved heavy late-night showers, staying at the...

NCF: Crop Over was successful

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is declaring Crop Over 2026 a success, pointing to sold-out events, strong attendance and increased...

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers...

LPG prices drop

Effective midnight, August 2, consumers will be paying less for liquefied petroleum gas. The 100-lb cylinder will retail at...

Oprah Winfrey to close school in South Africa

United States talk-show host Oprah Winfrey says the school for girls that she launched in South Africa nearly...

Former police officer on bail

A former police officer charged with fraud was allowed to continue on bail when he made an appearance in the District “E” Holetown Magistrates’...

Large turnout for COVID vaccines at Cave Hill Campus

Hundreds of faculty and students of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, today received their first inoculation of the Pfizer vaccination. When...

Barbados-born US surgeon named Delaware History Maker

Barbados-born United States history-making transplant surgeon Dr Velma Scantlebury has chalked up yet another award. Scantlebury, who is widely recognised as the first female African...

Michael Lashley would answer the call

Three-time winner in St Philip North, Michael Lashley, is watching the build-up to this weekend’s annual general conference of the Democratic Labour Party carefully,...

Pfizer trial run starts today

The Pfizer vaccine will be rolled out today in a limited way, says chief medical officer Dr Kenneth George. Speaking at the fourth and final...

Agard, Jones ready despite challenges

It is now official; the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) will be getting a new president, when the largest public sector trade union...