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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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IDB reassigns US$27m for Haiti virus fight

Washington – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Wednesday approved a reassignment of US$27 million from the non-disbursed balance of Haiti’s current investment portfolio, from...

Official: Cooperatives looking to operate overseas

Some members of the non-financial cooperatives movement are exploring opportunities to operate overseas, according to acting Registrar of Cooperatives and Friendly Societies, Brent Gittens.In...

Project S.O.F.T. to be a day camp

The 18th annual one-week camp Project S.O.F.T (Safeguarding Our Future Today), which is scheduled for August 24 to 28, will be a day camp...

Probe into report of tourist leaving quarantine

Police have launched a probe into a visitor allegedly leaving a COVID-19 quarantine facility without permission today.The visitor, who arrived on a flight from...

Smuggler lands nine years in jail

Participation in a failed drug smuggling attempt four years ago earned a Vincentian nine years in jail yesterday.However, Andy Adrian Nelson Ferdinand could be...

Economy takes ‘big hit’ without Crop Over

The fact that Barbados did not have a Crop Over Festival this year is “a big hit to the economy”, says Central Bank Governor...

Chess team set for online Olympiad

Barbados will face Honduras when they enter the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad today.The 12-member team will also battle Nicaragua and Panama on the first...

Sutherland asks for time

“Give me seven days!”That was the request which new Minister of Sport Dwight Sutherland made to a cross section of sports associations attending a...

BCC fee notice

People paying the application fee to the Barbados Community College (BCC) are advised to have their national identification card, birth certificate and any relevant...

Three more Category One shelters

There are three additional Category One shelters that can house 724 people.A statement from Government said two are privately owned: Dunamis Outreach Ministries of...