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PM Mottley pays tribute to former BLP stalwart Clyde “Cannon” Holder

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has expressed condolences following the passing of Clyde “Cannon” Holder, describing him as a loyal Barbados Labour Party stalwart...

Wanted man turns himself in after five years

Nicholas Andre McIntosh, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued in April 2021, is now in police custody. McIntosh presented himself to...

Jason Arday death ‘tragedy on so many levels’ says PM

Andy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a...

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...
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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

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...

Barbadians Forde and Bishop star as Kings edge Falcons

Barbadian allrounders Matthew Forde and Joshua Bishop came up clutch for Saint Lucia Kings in a topsy-turvy Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

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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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Marchers call for justice

Justice for Demarco! That was one of the chants that echoed throughout Bridgetown today as hundreds of people marched in support of Demarco Gibbs who...

COVID-19 cases in Jamaica pass 1 000

Kingston – The total number of positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica now stands at 1 003, with 16 new cases...

Fogging Schedule August 10 to 14

Officers from the Vector Control Unit in the Ministry of Health and Wellness will be in Christ Church and St Philip fogging a number...

Human remains found in St Joseph

Police are at the scene of a bushy area of the old St Joseph Parish Church, off Joy Road, Joe's River, St Joseph, where...

Australia and New Zealand look to 2022 Women’s World Cup

WELLINGTON – New Zealand said on Saturday it could have probably hosted the women’s Cricket World Cup next year but supported the decision of...

Four more virus cases

The Ministry of Health and Wellness said today four people have gone into isolation after testing positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday, and four...

Ali promises election probe

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – President Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday said a forensic probe would be conducted into the problems surrounding the disputed March 2...

UPDATE: Three men in police custody after shooting incident

Three men are in police custody and one man escaped after officers responded to reports of gun shots being fired in the area known...

Israelis ready to call time on Netanyahu

JERUSALEM – Thousands of Israelis rallied outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem on Saturday as anger mounted over corruption allegations and his...

Visitor reprimanded and discharged for breaching public health protocols

British visitor and former Juventus Women’s footballer Eniola Aluko teared up in court Saturday and apologised for leaving her hotel while under quarantine orders.The...