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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...

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...
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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...

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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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...

White House releases more JFK documents

The White House has ordered the release of thousands of documents on the murder of US President John F Kennedy in full for the...

NUPW joins call to hasten wage talks

The National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) is also calling on Government to speed up the salary negotiation process for public servants. On Wednesday, General...

‘Lil Man’ opts out before semis

Road tennis fans will not get to see the ultimate battle between the supreme attacker Antonio “Lil Man” Daniel and heir apparent Shakeem Nurse...

Psychiatric inmate: I need to be free!

After more than 40 years at the Psychiatric Hospital, Theo Bourne let his voice be heard when he made only his second appearance before...

Stephen Curry injured as Golden State Warriors lose again

Stephen Curry suffered a shoulder injury as NBA champions the Golden State Warriors' indifferent season continued with a 125-119 defeat away to the Indiana...

Power cuts in six states as deadly winter storm and tornadoes hit US

A fierce winter storm has left a trail of destruction across the southern US, devastating communities and killing three people in Louisiana. The weather has...

BWU communications specialist passes on

Communications Specialist Sarah Simone Codrington passed away yesterday. Codrington, who worked at the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) for the past two and a half years,...

Disruption of services continue at QEH

The following is a statement from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.   The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) continued to experience a disruption of services due to a...

Mallalieu knocks archaic regulations

Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu is calling for some regulations within the Road Traffic Act which he believes do not spur economic growth to be...