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World’s oldest person celebrates turning 117

The world's oldest living person celebrates turning 117 years old in Surrey on Friday with her family and friends. Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark...

‘70% of workers disengaged’

Barbados could be losing $1.6 billion a year to disengagement and lost productivity in the workplace. That is the “conservative” estimate of new research by...

TAP upset with cashless rollout

Operators in the Transport Augmentation Programme (TAP) are “furious” over the apparent stealth launch of the cashless system, leaving them wondering how they would...

Marcus Garvey’s legacy honoured at Amphitheatre rededication

The Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre was rededicated during a ceremony with Garvey's family as special guests. The plaque was unveiled by Prime Minister Mia Amor...
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Officials: Take extra care against measles

Barbados is being urged to tighten its defences against measles as the Americas confront their worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in more...

Grandson pleads guilty to assault

She has taken too much. With these words, a grandmother yesterday said she had “hardened” her heart and the next three weeks that Namari Jumar...

Nicholls touts law’s value to national security

There is no need to fear that a law seeking to collect information on travellers will criminalise anyone. The proposed law, said Minister of Home...

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal until end of 2030

ZANDVOORT - Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of ​2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world...

‘70% of workers disengaged’

Barbados could be losing $1.6 billion a year to disengagement and lost productivity in the workplace. That is the “conservative” estimate of new research by...

Bajans deeper in debt

Mortgages rule loans sector

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...
 

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Erdiston ready for education overhaul

As the Government moves full speed ahead with plans to transform the education sector, Erdiston Teachers’ Training College stands ready to produce the type...

Durrant to grace the stage again

Veteran bodybuilder Martinus Durrant is embracing the spotlight once again when the Roger Boyce IFBB Pro World Cup 2026 takes centre stage this weekend...

Nurses still ‘under pressure’

President of the Barbados Nurses Association, Dr Fay Parris, says nurses are still battling long hours, emotional stress, limited resources and the need for...

Eight explore story illustrations at Olympus Theatres

The theatre room of the Olympus Theatres in Sheraton Mall was transformed into a space fit for the world of story book readers on...

20 certified for careers in digital marketing

Twenty young Barbadians are now better equipped for the modern digital economy after successfully completing the Liberty Caribbean Foundation’s Introduction to Digital Marketing, a...

Saint Lucia Jazz builds momentum ahead of finale

The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival continued over the weekend with Caribbean Fusion and World Beats drawing large crowds to Pigeon Island National...

$1.05 million in payouts from NCF

A full review of the National Cultural Foundation’s 2026 Crop Over competition framework shows that the state-backed cultural calendar carries a combined prize and structured payout...

Fogging Schedule: May 11 to 15

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will concentrate its mosquito reduction efforts in St. George, St. Peter and St. James next week. The Unit...

Iran warns against complying with US sanctions as Gulf attacks reported

Iran has warned its Gulf neighbours that complying with US sanctions would lead to their ships face difficulties crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Military spokesman...

Rule of law ‘must extend to high seas’

Minister of Labour Colin Jordan has thrown his full support behind the Seafarers’ Bill, describing it as a critical legislative step to protect Barbadian workers...