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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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Tasker case put for April

Should the appeal by the former vice-president of the Insurance Corporation of Barbados Ltd. (ICBL) Alex Tasker be brought under the Magistrates’ Court Act...

609 new virus cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 609 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases - 278 males and 331 females - from the 2 303 tests...

Elderly woman dies; COVID-19 toll at 283

An 89-year-old woman is the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) casualty. She was fully vaccinated and died on Wednesday, February 2, at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility. The...

WANTED: Chadwin Romario Lowe

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a man who is considered armed and dangerous. He is Chadwin Romario...

US: Islamic State leader killed in Syria

The leader of the Islamic State (IS) group has been killed in an overnight United States special forces raid in north-western Syria, senior US...

BHTA elects Renée Coppin as chairman

The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) announced today that Renée Coppin was elected to the position of chairman at a special general meeting...

$200b to finance ecosystem in region

A $200 billion financing ecosystem is to be mobilised among a series of five initiatives intended to sustainably rescue, recover and reposition the development...

UK regulator approves Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

London - The United Kingdom has approved a fifth coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, developed by United States company Novavax, which offers up to 89 per...

Senegal book place in Afcon final

Senegal are through to their third Africa Cup of Nations football final with Sadio Mane on target to help them overcome Burkino Faso. In an...

More changes to opposition coalition in Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Former education minister, Dr Nicolette Henry, Wednesday announced her resignation from the National Assembly, paving the way for People’s National Congress...