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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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Fynn’s mum makes it just in time

Fynn Armstrong's mother Natasha was anxious when her flight last Friday from Miami to Kingston, Jamaica, was delayed by more than a day. She feared...

164 new virus cases

Barbados recorded 164 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, 65 males and 99 females, from the 585 tests carried out on Sunday, April 17, by the...

Two elderly people succumb to COVID-19; toll at 386

An 86-year-old woman and a 91-year-old man, who were both unvaccinated, passed away from coronavirus (COVID-19) on Sunday, April 17. As a result, the number...

Gonsalves to seek medical attention in Venezuela

Kingstown – Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves is travelling to Venezuela and possibly to Cuba for medical attention, after suffering “an excruciating” pain on...

Kennedy safely through to hurdles final

Nikkolai Kennedy advanced to the final of the Under-20 boys’ 110-metre hurdles after finishing third in heat one of the semi-finals this morning, the...

Thompson-Herah lays down marker in women’s 100m

Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah clocked the fastest women's 100m in the world this year at the Golden Games in California. Jamaica's Thompson-Herah won her...

China reports three COVID deaths in Shanghai

China has reported the deaths of three people from COVID in Shanghai for the first time since the financial hub entered lockdown in late...

Jamaica to explore rail technology

Kingston – A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to facilitate exploration of rail technology, as Jamaica continues its push to revive the local...

Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes

A huge queue of trucks has formed on the Poland-Belarus border as Russian and Belarussian drivers try to leave the EU following a sanctions...

Simmons leads gold medal haul in the pool

Jaiya Simmons continued the impressive start to her CARIFTA Aquatics debut by collecting four more gold medals on Sunday night at the Aquatic Centre,...