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Cummins: Govt prioritising adolescent care

Barbados has built universal health care, education and social protection, but the next challenge is making those systems speak to one another so no...

Deadly shooting near Paris investigated as ‘crime of terrorism’, minister says

One person has been killed and five others wounded - three seriously - in a gun attack in a Parisian suburb which authorities are...

Father remanded to custody on a charge of murdering his son

A 45-year-old cane harvester has been remanded to prison after he appeared in a magistrate’s  court here on Friday charged with the murder of...

Pitch to boost business facilitation

The global business sector is keen to continue working with Government and other partners to improve business facilitation in Barbados. Joanna Austin, president...
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Respect the cane!

Barbadians are being urged to be more vigilant and respectful of visually impaired people using white canes, as the National United Society of the...

Black Rock man charged with ammunition possession

Update Trumanni Mecha Cadogan-Ashby, 28, of Simmons Land, Fairfield, Black Rock, St Michael, has been charged with possession of three rounds of ammunition. Cadogan-Ashby appeared before...

Cummins: Govt prioritising adolescent care

Barbados has built universal health care, education and social protection, but the next challenge is making those systems speak to one another so no...

Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain despite outburst

Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United captain and will not be disciplined for his post-match criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions...

Pitch to boost business facilitation

The global business sector is keen to continue working with Government and other partners to improve business facilitation in Barbados. Joanna Austin, president...

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Cancer could not steal her future

When Kashamra “Kay” Hamilton-Steede was diagnosed with cancer and relayed that information to her teenaged son, his first question was: “Mum are you going...

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Trinidadians warned against visiting Ebola-hit countries

PORT OF SPAIN - The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday urged citizens against travelling to African countries amid heightened global concern regarding the spread...

PAHO wants higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks in Americas

WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too...

Wanted man Drakes turns himself in

Dwayne Marlon Drakes, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued yesterday, is now in police custody. Police say Drakes, who was wanted...

PM’s vow to Police Service

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has given the assurance that the Barbados Police Service will get whatever it needs to bring firearms cases before...

Experts warn of worse effects from war crisis

Some experts monitoring the oil price shock and related fallout from the war in the Middle East are warning Barbados and other Caribbean economies...

NCF happy with Party Monarch response

The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is expressing satisfaction with the level of interest shown by Barbadian artistes in this year’s Party Monarch competitions, as preliminary judging...

Crew members missing after suspected US strike on tanker

LONDON - Two crew members were missing and one injured on Wednesday after a suspected US missile strike on a tanker off the ​coast...

Every single game matters, says Hope

Shai Hope might not be deeply worried, but he’s rightfully concerned. The West Indies captain and talisman warned that his side faces a crucial battle...

Firearms Division ‘the right move’

Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams has defended Government’s decision to establish a specialised Firearms Division of the High Court, arguing that Barbados can no longer...

Speedier trials ‘the aim’

Barbados yesterday made the official move to establish a dedicated Gun Court for the first time in its history, as Government seeks to fast-track...