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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...

Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia

At least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia early on Saturday, the nation's disaster mitigation agency has said. The...

Saffrey: Evictions an increasing cause of homelessness

Evictions are also contributing to the rising level of homelessness, which often goes under the radar, says president of the Barbados Alliance to End...
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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...

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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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Barbadian students awaiting Appeal Court decision

More than 60 Barbadian students are now awaiting the final word on their 2020 CAPE and Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) results. This, after Barbados Court...

Haynes: Investors slow to buy Government bonds

Barbadian investors have not fully regained their appetite for Government bonds after losing millions of dollars in the 2018 domestic debt restructuring. Central Bank Governor...

CWI: Voice notes an attempt to sow discord

Cricket West Indies tonight responded to allegations made in voice notes that are circulating, suggesting there is a rift in the camp. The full statement...

767 new COVID cases

The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 767 new COVID-19 cases (357 males and 410 females) on Wednesday, January 26, from the 2 752...

Notices: Post offices

The St Lucy Post Office will reopen for business on Friday, January 28, from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Addtionally, members of the public who...

TRACED: Ershelle Nikisha Sargeant

Police said today that 16-year-old Ershelle Nikisha Sargeant, of Colington Drive, Crane, St Philip, who was reported missing by her mother, Nerine Sargeant, has...

Novak Djokovic set to compete in Dubai after missing Australian Open

World number one Novak Djokovic is set to make his return to action in Dubai next month. The 34-year-old was deported from Australia on the...

Face coverings no longer legally required in England

London - Face coverings and coronavirus (COVID-19) passes are no longer legally required in England, after the relaxation of Plan B rules came into...

Devices not enough, says Jules

Providing electronic devices for students in the Caribbean is not enough, says director general of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Dr Didacus Jules. He...

Haitians will have to wait longer for a new president

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti –Prime Minister Ariel Henry, promising to do “everything in my power” to bring to justice those responsible for the assassination...