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Jason Arday death ‘tragedy on so many levels’ says PM

Andy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

Prisoner escapes police custody

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Tyrese Leroy Farrell, alias “Twin”, of Ealing Park South, Christ Church, who...

Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia

At least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia early on Saturday, the nation's disaster mitigation agency has said. The...
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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Barbadians Forde and Bishop star as Kings edge Falcons

Barbadian allrounders Matthew Forde and Joshua Bishop came up clutch for Saint Lucia Kings in a topsy-turvy Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

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Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

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GIS wards urged to develop skills

The Government Industrial School (GIS) is transitioning to provide a structured education component for wards. And the donation of cosmetology equipment by the Barbados Labour...

Sada aiming to bring home gold

Barbados’ track darling Sada Williams wants to hear her country’s National Anthem being played at next year’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The record-breaking Commonwealth...

Killer being prepared to re-enter society

Six years ago, self-confessed killer Fabian Rommel Vaughan was sent to the Psychiatric Hospital until the Court’s Pleasure was known. However, he will soon be...

Inward Stretch, Outward Reach: Moving into the New Normal Post COVID

Resurgence: This series of essays curated by the National Cultural Foundation's Literary Arts Officer, Karra Price, features the thoughts and commentaries of Barbadians immersed...

VAT-free success

Scores of Barbadians took to The City on Wednesday to take advantage of the deals offered by the second VAT-free holiday ahead of the...

COVID protocols remain at the QEH

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) will continue to observe some COVID-19 public health protocols until January 31 next year. In a media release signed by...

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital

Brazil great Pele's cancer has advanced, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is being treated. The three-time World Cup winner has been in hospital...

Haiti PM would welcome multinational task force

Port au Prince – Prime Minister Dr Ariel Henry says he hopes the international community will agree to a request for a multinational support...

Trumps’ tax records released

Former president Donald Trump reported steep business losses in his final year in the White House, allowing the billionaire to avoid paying income tax. He...

Nicholls objects to BL&P rate hike

Government Senator Gregory Nicholls is far from happy with the Barbados Light & Power’s (BL&P) latest rate increase which is under application by the...