Wednesday, May 8, 2024

News

Increase in gastro cases

HEALTH OFFICIALS are reporting an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses in Barbados. As a result, they are urging the public to employ proper hand hygiene methods, such as washing their hands...

Truce ‘holding’

The truce that was brokered between rival gangs is still intact, says Minister of State in the Attorney...

Foster care call

The Child Care Board (CCB) is encouraging Barbadians to consider becoming foster parents to scores of children living...

Music fraternity mourns passing of Ricky Aimey

The music fraternity was thrown into mourning as news circulated of the death of talented musician Ricardo “Ricky”...

Road markings begin today

The Ministry of Transport and Works road marking team will be carrying out work this week starting from...

Deportation denied

Errol Vivian Jones will not be deported.The ruling was handed down in the St Matthias Magistrates’ Court earlier today when the matter continued before...

CXC workers off the job

Scores of Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) workers are off the job.On Thursday morning the employees showed up at the Pine Plantation Road, St Michael,...

Trinity in 3-0 victory

PILOTED BY A BRACE from Christian Collymore, Trinity Academy thrashed Grazettes 3-0 when the Bico Primary Schools Football Tournament continued yesterday.Ajani Franklyn scored the...

Rihanna’s richest female musician

LONDON – Rihanna has been named the world’s richest female musician by Forbes magazine.The singer’s worth is estimated at US$600 million, including revenues made...

After-party talks

GRAND KADOOMENT FESTIVITIES could go on as long as 9 p.m. this year.That’s because the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) and Twisted Entertainment have partnered to...

Inmate ‘lost’ on remand

THE CASE OF A PETTY THIEF sitting in prison for ten years wanting and waiting to plead guilty, threw a spotlight yesterday on the...