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Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as new US Attorney General

United States President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general – the nation’s top law enforcement official. The...

Bahamas to review work permit process

Nassau – The Bahamas government says it will conduct a review examining labour certificate applications and employment data. “The purpose of this review is to...

Dream Mas Nightmare

What was supposed to be a dream jump up for hundreds of Grand Kadooment revellers turned into a nightmare after many were left without costumes, scrambling...
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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...

Eight years for gun and bullets

Zico Renaldo Williams was jailed for eight years last Friday as a High Court judge declared a fine was not appropriate for his gun...

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

There is a proposal for Bay Primary School to be renamed in honour of late National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers, and it has the...

WI miss out on series win

West Indies failed in their bid to secure a series win over Pakistan as the visitors roared back from defeat last week to easily...

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Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

From humble beginnings in Barbados to becoming one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers lived a remarkable life defined by...

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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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First cannabis consumption lounge opens in St Vincent

Kingstown – The first cannabis consumption lounge in St Vincent and the Grenadines opened late Friday at the Coconut Grove Beach club, with people...

Hundreds applying for cruise jobs

Hundreds of Barbadians are not letting the opportunity to work on a cruise liner pass them by. Managing director of Trinity Recruitment Services Inc., Judeen...

Man stabbed to death while praying

Moments before O’Neal ‘Mike’ Farmer was fatally stabbed in The City on Friday night, he got down on his knees to pray. However, although the...

BIU’s US$10m expansion

The Bridgetown International University (BIU) School of Medicine is set to expand its campuses in Barbados, which could see a US$10 million investment. And Barbados...

Saffie’s entry falls short

Ace Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph came up short in the prestigious Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs last night, with his entry, White Abarrio, failing...

‘Steel houses’ to be ready in four months, says Sutherland

Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance Dwight Sutherland has given the assurance that despite challenges related to the construction of 150 steel-framed houses imported...

Cuba: 25 dead after explosion rocks Saratoga Hotel

Havana - At least 25 people have died and more than 60 have been hospitalised after a massive explosion rocked one of Cuba's most...

Ukraine: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol

All elderly people, women and children have been evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, Ukraine and Russia have announced. The operation began a...

455 new virus cases

A total of 455 people, 212 males and 243 females, have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the 1 487 tests conducted by the...

Two more deaths related to COVID-19; toll at 405

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed the lives of two elderly Barbadians. A 71-year-old female who was fully vaccinated and an 83-year-old male who was unvaccinated, passed...