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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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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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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’

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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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OECS consortium acquires CIBC FirstCaribbean banks in four territories

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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – A consortium of banks in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union Tuesday announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement...
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Brown water at Worthing Beach is not a health risk

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Sea bathers using Worthing Beach, Christ Church, are informed that there will be occasional discoloration of the nearshore water when excess water from the...
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Family frauds

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The Royal Barbados Police Force is reporting increased financial fraud within families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspector Sonia Thompson, of the Financial Crimes Investigation Unit,...
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Pollard: A fit Russell critical

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West Indies’ captain Kieron Pollard says injury-prone all-rounder Andre Russell is critical to the Caribbean cricketers successfully defending their ICC Twenty20 World Cup title. Pollard,...
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‘Ample chance to walk away’

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The island’s top prosecutor dismissed suggestions that cop killer Applon Parris acted in a “blind rage” when he saw his estranged wife in Constable...
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IMF lowers growth forecast

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is less optimistic about Barbados’ growth prospects this year, warning that COVID-19, especially its Delta variant, had “hobbled” the...
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Body found at Kendal Hill B

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Police are carrying out investigations into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a decomposing body at Kendal Hill B, Christ Church. Around 11 a.m. on...
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New COVID cases back over 300

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The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory reported 342 new COVID-19 cases, 164 males and 178 females, on Monday, October 11 from 2 781 tests. The...
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Pfizer vaccine now only for students

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First doses of the Pfizer vaccine are only being offered to students at present. One of the Coordinators of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19,...
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