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Circus likely for Garrison

It appears as if the Suarez Circus is headed to the Garrison Savannah, St Michael. After days of speculation, Government officials and management of the...

100 digital stethoscopes donated to boost health care system

The Bridgetown-based American University of Barbados (AUB) School of Medicine has helped to boost the country’s healthcare system by donating 100 state-of-the-art digital stethoscopes. The...

Twin fires kill two, forcing hundreds to flee Greek island

Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out "almost simultaneously" on a Greek island near Athens, fire officials said. About...

Escaped prisoner in custody

Tyrese Leroy Farrell, who was the subject of an “Escaped Prisoner” bulletin issued yesterday, is now in police custody. Farrell, alias “Twin”, of Ealing Park...
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100 digital stethoscopes donated to boost health care system

The Bridgetown-based American University of Barbados (AUB) School of Medicine has helped to boost the country’s healthcare system by donating 100 state-of-the-art digital stethoscopes. The...

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...

Kingsmen chase down record score to get first CPL win

Jamaica Kingsmen had their first win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) when they outplayed Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday night at...

Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

Long-standing Barbados manufacturer Solar Dynamics Limited, an internationally-recognised pioneer of solar water heating technology, is facing an uncertain future. The assets of the company, which...

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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FIFA to relook World Cup format

FIFA is to reconsider the format of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, says president Gianni Infantino. The teams will increase...

On Track!

In spite of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ash fall from La Soufriere in St Vincent and disruption to the supply...

Queen’s Mindset helping people write their vision

Many individuals give up on their new year’s resolutions too early. However, the founder of Queen’s Mindset, Kimisha King, is hoping to turn that around...

State wants retrial of man for theft

The state wants Anderson Ryan Ince to be retried for stealing more than $1.1 million from the Psychiatric Hospital almost 20 years ago. Senior State...

More than enough eggs for Christmas

A record stock of three million Barbadian eggs are available this yuletide season, despite heavy losses owing to summer heat, the Barbados Egg and...

Singing Francine passes

Francine Edwards, known in the calypso word as “Singing Francine”, passed away early this morning. Singing Francine was born in Barbados on February 13th 1943...

A new “new normal” for entrepreneurship

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...

Bolt to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

Jamaica's eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Bolt, 36, is...

‘Myth’ Barbados a water-scarce country

Independent Senator Dr Chelston Brathwaite believes it is “a myth” that Barbados is a water scarce country. He told the Upper Chamber as much on...

Guyana inks major natural gas deal

Georgetown – President Irfaan Ali said that Wednesday’s energy contract signing, which will result in the construction of the 300-megawatt power plant in an...