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UWI Cave Hill celebrates 1,277 graduates

THERE WAS something different about the University of the West Indies’ graduation ceremony this year. The ceremony, themed “Built to Adapt, Ready to Lead –...

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia fired after five days on the job

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role just one week after United States President Donald Trump tapped her for...

Sandra Marcella Gittens is new Barbados ambassador to Cuba

Sandra Marcella Gittens is Barbados’ new Ambassador to Cuba, having begun the accreditation process following a meeting with Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal. Gittens...

UWI Global Campus accredited until 2032

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus has been granted institutional re-accreditation by the Barbados Accreditation Council for the period 2026-2032, reaffirming...
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Doctor: Younger women becoming more at risk

Barbados has the highest breast cancer death rate in the world, with younger women also facing more aggressive forms of the disease, medical oncologist...

Sailor’s drug trial adjourned

The drug trial of Walter O’Neal Prescod was adjourned on Wednesday after the prosecution served additional evidence on his defence team. Prescod, a sailor, of...

BLP conference to focus on delivery

The Barbados Labour Party is gearing up for its 87th Annual Conference, with a view to taking stock of its present and future. At a...

West Indies Champions demolish Australia to reach final

 Sheldon Cottrell and Chadwick Walton led a rampant West Indies Champions side into the final of the World Championship of Legends with a commanding...

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FTC reviewing Flow’s latest price increase

Flow Barbados’ imminent price increase for some broadband and bundled services is being examined by the Fair Trading Commission (FTC). In a public notice yesterday,...

Major shift for Sagicor

Natalie Headley: She felt it. She fought it. She survived.

Given her family’s genetic history, Natalie Headley felt that one day breast cancer could eventually find her. And it did. But Natalie had long...

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UPDATE: Man in police custody after stabbing incident in The City

A man is in police custody after an altercation with a business owner in The City earlier today.Police public relations officer Acting Inspector Rodney...

No need to panic, Dominicans told

Roseau – Coordinator with the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) here, Fitzroy Pascal has assured Dominicans that there is no need for panic following...

Jamaican politician Dr D.K. Duncan passes away

Kingston – Veteran Jamaican politician Dr D.K. Duncan has died.Duncan, who was a stalwart of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), died in hospital...

Flash-flood warning for Central and Eastern districts

A flash-flood warning is in effect for Central and Eastern districts until 6 p.m. today or sooner if conditions warrant.Barbados Meteorological Services said a...

Elderly man stabbed in The City

An elderly man was stabbed in The City earlier this afternoon.The incident occurred on High Street, and drew a crowd of onlookers.Police officers were...

Slow-moving storms a new threat

HOUSTON/MOBILE – For Grant Saltz, who runs a barbecue restaurant in Mobile, Alabama, what struck him about Hurricane Sally was its steady, deliberate pace,...

Dominicans urged to stay clear of Soufriere area

Roseau – Dominicans were urged not to panic on Tuesday night after the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) said it had received reports of...

Diack gets jail sentence

PARIS – Lamine Diack, once one of the most powerful people in athletics, was convicted in France on Wednesday of running a clique that...

Parents in England frustrated with COVID-19 testing system

Birmingham/Southend-On-Sea – Parents across England are facing a COVID-19 dilemma: their children are not allowed to return to school unless they have a negative...

Mexico asks for more info on whistleblower claims

MEXICO CITY – Mexico said on Wednesday said it had formally requested a report from U.S. authorities regarding alleged negligent practices in U.S. immigration...