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Caregiving ‘about more than money’ 

Barbadians are being urged to rethink what caregiving really means, with Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Adrian Forde insisting that showing up...

Textbooks ‘not being fully utilised’

As the new school term approaches, parents across the island are once again digging deep into their pockets to purchase textbooks with some questioning...

Rallying mourns ‘Doc’ Morley

British-Barbadian Harold Lionel “Doc” Morley was a man who lived for competition just as much as he did for family and business. The 82-year-old “Doc”,...

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...
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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...

Rallying mourns ‘Doc’ Morley

British-Barbadian Harold Lionel “Doc” Morley was a man who lived for competition just as much as he did for family and business. The 82-year-old “Doc”,...

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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26 dead in floods in South Korea

SEOUL – At least 26 people have died after 46 days of heavy rains in South Korea, with the country’s longest monsoon in seven...

Flash-flood watch in effect

A flash-flood watch is in effect for Barbados from 5 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday.Additionally, the Met Office is also advising residents of...

Ronaldinho closer to leaving Paraguay

ASUNCION – Former World Cup winner Ronaldinho Gaucho moved a step closer to ending his Paraguayan ordeal on Friday when prosecutors said they would...

Ali outlines vision for Guyana at inauguration

GEORGETOWN – The Guyana government says it will establish a Petroleum Commission to ensure that the oil and gas sector is not subjected to...

Eight more recover from COVID-19

Eight people will be discharged from the isolation facility at Harrison Point, St Lucy, on Saturday after two consecutive negative tests for COVID-19.Among them...

Woman stabbed on old MOH compound

A woman is in stable condition at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital after sustaining several stab wounds to the upper torso.According to police, the incident...

Harper’s Bazaar zooms in on Rihanna

She has taken the music, fashion and beauty industries by storm.And Rihanna used her platform to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement during a...

Jamaica considers stricter COVID-19 measures

Kingston – The Jamaica government has warned it is prepared to implement stricter measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after...

Workshops on draft Customs Bill 2019

The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), in collaboration with the Customs and Excise Department (CED) will be hosting a series of virtual...

Talks break down, Trump vows to suspend payroll taxes

Washington/Bedminster – United States President Donald Trump vowed to unilaterally suspend payroll taxes and extend expired coronavirus (COVID-19) unemployment benefits after negotiations with congressional...