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TAP upset with cashless rollout

Operators in the Transport Augmentation Programme (TAP) are “furious” over the apparent stealth launch of the cashless system, leaving them wondering how they would...

Marcus Garvey’s legacy honoured at Amphitheatre rededication

The Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre was rededicated during a ceremony with Garvey's family as special guests. The plaque was unveiled by Prime Minister Mia Amor...

Bajans deeper in debt

Barbadian families are deep in debt. While the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) flags the $6.64 billion in household debt at the end of 2025...

CCJ makes changes to panels

PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) said recently it has implemented with “immediate effect” revised arrangements for the assignment...
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Officials: Take extra care against measles

Barbados is being urged to tighten its defences against measles as the Americas confront their worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in more...

Grandson pleads guilty to assault

She has taken too much. With these words, a grandmother yesterday said she had “hardened” her heart and the next three weeks that Namari Jumar...

Nicholls touts law’s value to national security

There is no need to fear that a law seeking to collect information on travellers will criminalise anyone. The proposed law, said Minister of Home...

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal until end of 2030

ZANDVOORT - Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of ​2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world...

Bajans deeper in debt

Barbadian families are deep in debt. While the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) flags the $6.64 billion in household debt at the end of 2025...

Mortgages rule loans sector

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...
 

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Bahamas PM announces ‘complete’ lockdown

Nassau – Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis Monday night announced a “complete national lockdown” of every island in the Bahamas for at least the...

UWI Mona defends decision on fees

Kingston – The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Mona campus on Monday defended its decision to quote fees in United States currency...

UPDATE: Four men injured in shooting

Four men were injured in a shooting which occurred around 10 p.m., on Monday at Division Drive, Eden Lodge, St Michael.Police said four men...

First interCaribbean flight lands

The inaugural interCaribbean flight 715 touched down at Grantley Adams International Airport on Tuesday, minus the usual fanfare associated with such an event.Regional customer...

Major force behind UWI

The following is a tribute from former University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill campus registrar and director of planning, Andrew Lewis, on...

Grand day at Caribdooment

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Crop Over, the island’s biggest summer festival, was cancelled. But Barbadians still got the opportunity to fete and...

Deacons closing in on titles

Deacons moved closer to repeating as Division 2 men’s and women’s champions when the Goddard Enterprises Volleyball League continued with a key triple-header on...

Best of times ahead, says Sir Shridath

Sir Shridath Ramphal today issued a statement on the Guyana Elections Result.Sir Shridath is a former Attorney-General and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guyana;...

Sir Ronald: Election result a plus for all Guyanese

Following is a statement by Sir Ronald Sanders on the Guyana elections result.Sir Ronald Sanders is a veteran Caribbean diplomat who wrote extensively over...

Hundreds of cruise ship passengers in quarantine

Oslo – At least 41 passengers and crew on a Norwegian cruise ship have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19), officials say.Hundreds more passengers...