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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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Meeting to talk school safety

The Ministry of Education is set to meet with stakeholders to discuss the reopening of schools in September. This was revealed yesterday by Minister of...

Consultants ‘too costly’

Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley has rapped Government for the number of consultants it has and the cost to taxpayers.As the House of Assembly...

Three more Ghanaian nurses test positive for virus

Three more Ghanaian nurses tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after being retested yesterday at the seven-day mark.The three are “among 95 nurses who...

Special honour for Barriteau

Professor The Most Honourable Eudine Barriteau received special recognition today when the auditorium at The Ellerslie School was named in her honour.Barriteau, Pro Vice-Chancellor...

State funeral for Arthur on August 14

The service for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Owen Seymour Arthur will be held on Friday, August 14 at 2 p.m. at...

US issues travel advisory for Barbados

The United States on Thursday issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Barbados.The advisory asked US citizens to reconsider travel to Barbados due to “health...

Press conference on funeral arrangements for Arthur

Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations and representative for St Peter, Colin Jordan, will host a press conference today at 3:30 p.m.Jordan is...

Travel bubble for specific countries

The following is an edited version of a statement from Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. on Government’s implementation of a travel bubble. Government has implemented a...

FTC decision on electricity outages by September

The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) is in the final phase of its investigation into the nationwide electricity outages of November 2019, with a decision...

BBC flooded with complaints over use of N-word

London – The BBC has received more than 18 600 complaints about the use of a racial slur in a TV news report.The N-word...