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Barbados honours fallen soldiers at Parade

Barbados again honoured its fallen soldiers this morning with military discipline and precision. The annual Remembrance Day Parade and Interdenominational Service took place in National...

Seven killed, several injured after trains collide in Egypt

Two trains collided in Egypt on Sunday, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, health officials said. The Egyptian National Railways Authority said the...

Fogging Schedule: November 9 to 13

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will take its mosquito reduction programme to districts in St Lucy, St Peter, St George...

Helping cancer patients navigate the journey

By Cheryl Harewood When someone hears, “We have found a tumour”, even before they know exactly what it means, their thoughts can go straight to...
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Helping cancer patients navigate the journey

By Cheryl Harewood When someone hears, “We have found a tumour”, even before they know exactly what it means, their thoughts can go straight to...

Woman admits to criminal deception, ordered to complete community service

A 20-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to criminal deception and was ordered to complete 240 hours of community service. Asherah Sapphire Johnson-Welch, of Gemswick, St...

Walters wants analysis of free movement data

Opposition Senator Ryan Walters is suggesting that data collected in relation to the introduction of the free movement involving Barbados and three other countries...

Neblett plans Boxing Day card

Former Olympian Edward “Yogi Bear” Neblett wants to bring back a cherished Boxing Day tradition by staging a professional boxing card on December 26,...

Credibility key to green financing

Financiers will not automatically provide funding for projects just because they are focused on sustainability. That is the reality, said Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE) managing...

Candace and Diana – that’s what friends are for

Candace Eng and Diana Batson-Prince were besties from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. They attended college together, shared a lot in common,...

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Boat owners hopeful

Two of the most popular party boats have been forced to operate differently since late last year. However, although the MC Buccaneer and the MV...

Police seeking person of interest in criminal matters

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying and locating a person of interest who is wanted for questioning...

681 COVID cases on February 1

A total of 681 people – 307 males and 374 females – tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, February 1, from the 2 600...

Another shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines for Barbados

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...

Woman loses battle with COVID

The death of a 60-year-old woman on Tuesday, February 1, has taken the number of COVID-19 casualties to 282. The unvaccinated woman succumbed to the...

ABC suspends Whoopi

ABC News suspended The View host Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks on Tuesday night, one day after she drew significant criticism for falsely declaring...

NUPW posts filled

After months of wrangling over the top position at the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW), Richard Green has been appointed general secretary. The filling...

BWA to install meters at Applewhaite’s

The Barbados Water Authority will be installing flow meters in Applewhaites, St Thomas on Thursday, February 3, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. As a...

Amnesty: Israeli policies against Palestinians amount to apartheid

Israeli laws, policies and practices against Palestinians in Israel and the occupied territories amount to apartheid, Amnesty International says. A new report alleges that the Israeli...

WIFI raising funds for Wickham’s cancer fight

A charity is looking to raise $200 000 to help former manager of the Frank Collymore Hall, Francine Wickham-Jacobs, in her battle with cancer. During...