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Wanted man turns himself in after five years

Nicholas Andre McIntosh, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued in April 2021, is now in police custody. McIntosh presented himself to...

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...
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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...

Bajans borrowing more

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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Erik ten Hag appointed as Manchester United’s manager

Manchester United have appointed Ajax coach Erik ten Hag as their next manager. The Dutchman, 52, will take over from interim boss Ralf Rangnick at...

New arrangement to collect used engine oil

The Ministry of Environment and National Beautification is putting a new arrangement in place for the receipt and blending of used engine oil with...

Schools ‘safe’ amidst surge

Calling the return to school two months ago as the litmus test, the Ministry of Education said yesterday it was satisfied children can safely...

Minister: Youth need to compete more

Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Charles Griffith has urged local and Caribbean administrators to come together and create more opportunities for young...

Temporary road around Bawdens bridge

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources has completed a temporary road around the abandoned bridge at Bawdens, St Andrew. Personnel from that ministry,...

Electric vehicles ‘selling fast’ at lower price

The new second generation Nissan Leaf is proving to be a fast seller at Courtesy Garage Ltd a few weeks after Government implemented a...

99-year-old man dies from COVID

The COVID-19 death toll has climbed to 387 following the death of a 99-year-old man. He was fully vaccinated and passed away today, Thursday, April...

COVID-19 Update for April 20

There were 547 new COVID-19 cases, 223 males and 324 females, recorded on Wednesday, April 20, from the 1 645 tests conducted by the...

Sandiford-Garner clears air on candidates for DLP president

Leadership of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is refuting that candidates were dropping out of their upcoming presidential elections. During a press conference at the...

Ward: Masks reduce respiratory illness

Medical Officer of Health, Dr Carl Ward, believes certain behaviours associated with the COVID-19 restrictions seem to have assisted in cutting down asthma-related visits...