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QEH warns of increased demand at Accident & Emergency

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is warning the public of increased demand at its Accident & Emergency Department (AED). Dr Anne-Marie Cruickshank, Head of the...

New drugs concern for doctors

The increasing use of methamphetamines and synthetic and semisynthetic cannabinoids in Barbados may spell trouble for medical practitioners. During a presentation entitled The Changing Drug...

Taylor’s all-round effort helps Windies sweep Zimbabwe

West Indies veteran Stafanie Taylor etched her name into the history books on Wednesday, becoming only the fourth woman to complete the double of...

Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year deal

Amazon Prime Video has secured exclusive global rights to stream the Emmy Awards under a six-year deal, ending the ceremony's run on traditional US...
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New drugs concern for doctors

The increasing use of methamphetamines and synthetic and semisynthetic cannabinoids in Barbados may spell trouble for medical practitioners. During a presentation entitled The Changing Drug...

Another 7 years for second killer

One of the killers of a postman must spend another seven years and 167 days in prison. Jamar Darnelle Mottley was sentenced last Friday for...

Legislation has keep pace with technology, says Jordan

Minister of Labour Colin Jordan is adamant that Barbados’ financial reputation is one of its most valuable assets, and that it can only be...

Estwick’s say on oversight

Taylor’s all-round effort helps Windies sweep Zimbabwe

West Indies veteran Stafanie Taylor etched her name into the history books on Wednesday, becoming only the fourth woman to complete the double of...

CIF hoping people make use of US$25m available

Organisers of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026, now being held in Barbados, are hoping that participants will capitalise on the US$25 million in...

O’Kane’s love letter to Barbados

There is a particular kind of Barbados that Gail O’Kane has spent more than 50 years chasing. It lives in the weathered boards of an...
 

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Bermuda remembers nationals killed in September 11 terrorist attacks

Bermuda is marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the United States by members of the extremist group, al-Qaeda, recalling the...

One prison bus ‘is ridiculous’

Defence attorney Verla De Peiza has described the situation of having one bus transporting prisoners around the island as “a ridiculous state of affairs”. Her...

BUT rejects contractor ‘efforts’ at Alma Parris

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is bracing for a confrontation with education officials over what it says are efforts to engage teachers at...

Trump promises $5000 payment if Republicans win midterms

United States President Donald Trump says he would offer every adult American a $5 000 payout if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in...

Favour costs ex-soldier $24 000

What was intended to be a kind gesture and a favour for an elderly woman cost former Barbados Defence Force soldier Anthony Sylvester Mayers...

Bajan shooters bag two Pan Am medals

Competitive shooters Cliff Roett, Christopher Young and Gregory Wood led the Barbadian delegation with silver- and bronze-medal finishes at the 2026 Pan American Handgun Championship, held...

Barbados steps up swine fever defence

Barbados is stepping up efforts to protect its agriculture sector from animal health and biosecurity threats, particularly African Swine Fever (ASF), in the face...

Man remanded on bodily harm charge

O’Brien Antonio Franklyn is scheduled to be back in court on September 30. Franklyn, 48, of Quarry Road, Bank Hall, St Michael, was not required...

Water clearer, but still doubts

Some St Lucy residents are finally seeing something they have waited years for – clearer water from their taps. But while the brown has faded in...

Asha Jones: Breaking new ground in dementia care

by Cheryl Harewood Asha Jones’ professional journey has taken her across tourism, sales and marketing, gerontology and therapeutic recreation; fields that today come together in...