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Circus likely for Garrison

It appears as if the Suarez Circus is headed to the Garrison Savannah, St Michael. After days of speculation, Government officials and management of the...

100 digital stethoscopes donated to boost health care system

The Bridgetown-based American University of Barbados (AUB) School of Medicine has helped to boost the country’s healthcare system by donating 100 state-of-the-art digital stethoscopes. The...

Twin fires kill two, forcing hundreds to flee Greek island

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...

Escaped prisoner in custody

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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100 digital stethoscopes donated to boost health care system

The Bridgetown-based American University of Barbados (AUB) School of Medicine has helped to boost the country’s healthcare system by donating 100 state-of-the-art digital stethoscopes. The...

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...

Kingsmen chase down record score to get first CPL win

Jamaica Kingsmen had their first win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) when they outplayed Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday night at...

Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

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...

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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Funeral procession heads north

The funeral cortege for Barbados’ longest serving Prime Minister The Right Honourable Professor Owen Seymour Arthur has made its way past Kensington Oval, heading...

Forde saddened by videos showing ‘abuse’ of elderly

The following statement was issued by Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Cynthia Forde on Thursday in response to videos showing some youngsters...

Serena continues winning streak against Venus

LEXINGTON – Serena Williams survived another scare to beat older sister Venus 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Thursday in the latest instalment of their reluctant...

Student Revolving Fund donates laptops

Ninety laptops valued at $100 000 were on Thursday presented to the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training from the Student Revolving Loan...

Fortnite developer sues Apple and Google

Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google on Thursday removed popular video game “Fortnite” from their app stores for violating the in-app payment guidelines, prompting...

Sir Richard: Arthur had productive tour of duty

The following is a tribute by Sir Richard Cheltenham on the passing of former Prime Minister Owen Arthur.Arthur passed away on July 27, 2020.“The...

Training opportunities

Government is offering residents who are unemployed, as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, another training opportunity.According to a statement from Government,...

C$500 million to ensure COVID-19 protocols in schools

Ottawa – Ontario will allow its school boards to dip into reserve funds to ensure physical distancing in classrooms and will also provide money...

UPDATE: Teen dies following collision

Teenager Anya Faye Nicholls of Pine Gardens, Pine Plantation, St Michael died following a road traffic collision about 4 p.m. on Friday, at Mount...

Charges against Guyana’s president dismissed

Georgetown – Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan Friday dismissed 19 fraud-related charges against President Irfaan Ali over the sale of state lands in the “Pradoville...