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TAP upset with cashless rollout

Operators in the Transport Augmentation Programme (TAP) are “furious” over the apparent stealth launch of the cashless system, leaving them wondering how they would...

Marcus Garvey’s legacy honoured at Amphitheatre rededication

The Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre was rededicated during a ceremony with Garvey's family as special guests. The plaque was unveiled by Prime Minister Mia Amor...

Bajans deeper in debt

Barbadian families are deep in debt. While the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) flags the $6.64 billion in household debt at the end of 2025...

CCJ makes changes to panels

PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) said recently it has implemented with “immediate effect” revised arrangements for the assignment...
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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...

Grandson pleads guilty to assault

She has taken too much. With these words, a grandmother yesterday said she had “hardened” her heart and the next three weeks that Namari Jumar...

Nicholls touts law’s value to national security

There is no need to fear that a law seeking to collect information on travellers will criminalise anyone. The proposed law, said Minister of Home...

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal until end of 2030

ZANDVOORT - Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of ​2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world...

Bajans deeper in debt

Barbadian families are deep in debt. While the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) flags the $6.64 billion in household debt at the end of 2025...

Mortgages rule loans sector

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...
 

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COVID-19 deaths at 307

Barbados recorded two coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths on Wednesday, February 16, A 76-year-old fully vaccinated male and an 89-year-old unvaccinated female died from the viral illness. The...

Holder remembered as ‘an esteemed son of the soil’

A steady flow of Barbadians filed past the casket of The Honourable Dr Jean Holder earlier today, as the body of the late Barbadian...

Pride 336-3 in their 1st Innings against Scorpions at lunch

Barbados Pride were 336 for three, replying to Jamaica Scorpions first innings total of 328, at lunh on the third day of their second...

Schools rededicated for resumption of face-to-face classes

Roman Catholic cleric Father Clement Paul has rededicated Queen’s College as an educational institution. The Husbands, St James campus was used as an isolation facility...

5 Toxic Parenting Traits by Better Health Magazine

When it comes to raising caring, successful and well-rounded children, the parenting style and family environment are critical. Experts have posited that the best homes...

Google extends data tracking limits from browser to apps

Google's plan to limit data tracking on its Chrome browser has been extended to cover apps on its Android-based smartphones. Its so-called Privacy Sandbox project...

St Lucians urged to join crime fight

CASTRIES – Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre says addressing the crime situation in St Lucia “is a concern for all citizens” and that strengthening...

Bayern battle back to draw with Salzburg; Liverpool win

Six-time winners Bayern Munich needed a late Kingsley Coman equaliser to avoid a shock last-16 first-leg defeat at an impressive Red Bull Salzburg in...

Austria and Germany to relax COVID guidelines

Austria and Germany have both announced plans to relax Covid-19 measures, weeks after pushing for compulsory vaccinations to curb infections. Although unvaccinated people will still...

Gems roll over Antigua

Battling annoying rain and then blazing sun, the Bajan Gems defeated Antigua and Barbuda 48-31 yesterday morning in the OECS Netball Series in Roseau,...