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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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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...
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Traffic diversions in place for Bournes Village main road

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As a result of a road traffic collision, Bournes Village main road, St George is impassable, but should reopen around 4 p.m. The Barbados Light...
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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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PM Mottley and VP Harris in high-level talks in Washington

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Vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris, on Wednesday said the relationship between that country and Barbados was a very important one. She also...
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COVID-19 death toll rises to 106

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Health authorities reported late on Wednesday that two Barbadian women have died from complications related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). A 50-year-old died while in...
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311 COVID cases on Tuesday

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There were 311 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Tuesday, October 12 from 2 473 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Of the...
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U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rates up thanks to mandates, cases and deaths down

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Washington, D.C. – Vaccination rates against COVID-19 in the United States have risen by more than 20 percentage points after multiple institutions adopted vaccine...
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Facebook to change rules on attacking public figures

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Menlo Park, Ca – Facebook will now count activists and journalists as “involuntary” public figures and so increase protections against harassment and bullying targetted...
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SVG PM welcomes acquisition of CIBC First Caribbean

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Kingstown – St Vincent & the Grenadines prime minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves said the Bank of St Vincent & the Grenadines Ltd will benefit...
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Three more die from COVID-19

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Three more Barbadians have lost their lives to COVID-19. Two of them, a 69-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, died yesterday while at Harrison’s Point...
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Debt of low-income countries at record levels, World Bank says

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Washington, D.C. – The World Bank reported on Wednesday that the debt of low-income countries, including those in the Caribbean, rose to a record...
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CARICOM announces new vaccine policy

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) said that access to its offices across the region will be restricted to people showing proof of...
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US to reopen borders with Mexico and Canada

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The United States has said it will reopen its borders with Mexico and Canada to fully vaccinated travellers from November. In a statement, its Department...
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