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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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Footballers can now be sent off for coughing

LONDON – Players who deliberately cough at opponents or referees can be shown red or yellow cards under new guidelines issued by England’s Football...

Caricom congratulates Ali

Following is a statement from the Caribbean Community on the Guyana Elections Declaration.“The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcomes the conclusion of the Guyana General and...

Granger accepts election report, may challenge result

GEORGETOWN – President David Granger Sunday said he would respect the decision of the Guyana Elections Commission GECOM) after it declared the presidential candidate...

Fogging in Christ Church

The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue fogging in Christ Church this week. Tuesday, August 4 – Hastings, Harts...

Jailed for failing to pay money

Time ran out for Shurland Winston Marshall last Friday.Back in February, the general worker had been given four months to pay compensation. But up...

WHO urges countries to brace for COVID-19 battle

Geneva - The World Health Organisation warned on Monday that, despite strong hopes for a vaccine, there might never be a “silver bullet” for...

Minister considers legal action

Port of Spain – Minister of National Security Stuart Young says he is contemplating legal action against the Trinidad Express Newspaper, Anna Ramdass –...

Mass jailbreak in Afghanistan

Jalalabad - Islamic State militants were battling Afghan security forces in the eastern city of Jalalabad on Monday morning, after an overnight assault on...

US astronauts make historic landing

Two American astronauts have splashed down, as the first commercial crewed mission to the International Space Station returned to Earth.The SpaceX Dragon Capsule carrying...

Prayers for Demarco

Family, friends and wellwishers accompanied Tricia Gibbs and religious leaders on Monday at a prayer session for her son Demarco Gibbs.Demarco, 10, was hospitalised...