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100 digital stethoscopes donated to boost health care system

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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...
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Twin fires kill two, forcing hundreds to flee Greek island

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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...
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Escaped prisoner in custody

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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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Scholarship to carry on legacy of late track and field coach

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KINGSTON – The government has announced plans to establish a scholarship for a student-athlete at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in honour of...
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CG ups support for blood collection

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Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Research must drive better health care

BAMP: Take that back, Santia

No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

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Thief given chance at drug rehab

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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...

Danger to society’ remanded

Man pleads guilty to indecent assault

Man charged with burglary and theft

ZR driver eagerly pleads guilty

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Death penalty could apply under new bill

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Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Rowe seeks audit of NHC repairs

Lashley: Laws too weak to properly punish gun offenders

Proposal to rename Bay Primary after Sir Garry

Walters: Revamp work permit system

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Kingsmen chase down record score to get first CPL win

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Jamaica Kingsmen had their first win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) when they outplayed Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday night at...

Rallying mourns ‘Doc’ Morley

Barbadians Forde and Bishop star as Kings edge Falcons

Shaka O’Neal a surprise pick on BCA board

Holder stars as Patriots secure first CPL win

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Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

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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...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Economy in ‘position of strength’

Youth set for discount day Aug. 12

Sir Garfield Sobers: A life well lived

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Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

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Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

CG ups support for blood collection

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Mya celebrating miracle of life

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NAB workers finally paid

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Police seeking person of interest in criminal matters

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681 COVID cases on February 1

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Another shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines for Barbados

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A new batch of AstraZeneca vaccines is expected to arrive on island tomorrow, Thursday, February 3. Co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, Dr...
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