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World’s oldest person celebrates turning 117

The world's oldest living person celebrates turning 117 years old in Surrey on Friday with her family and friends. Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark...

‘70% of workers disengaged’

Barbados could be losing $1.6 billion a year to disengagement and lost productivity in the workplace. That is the “conservative” estimate of new research by...

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...
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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...

‘70% of workers disengaged’

Barbados could be losing $1.6 billion a year to disengagement and lost productivity in the workplace. That is the “conservative” estimate of new research by...

Bajans deeper in debt

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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Rowley says health protocols not being observed

PORT OF SPAIN – Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley said that despite his appeal, members of the public were not taking the threat of...

Over 25K COVID deaths in USA in July, says Reuters

U.S. coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths rose by over 25 000 in July and cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters...

Ali sworn in as Guyana’s president

Georgetown – Dr Irfaan Ali was on Sunday sworn in as the ninth President of Guyana promising a government “that is accessible” and transparent...

Increase in petroleum prices

Consumers will be paying slightly more for petroleum products effective midnight, Sunday, as the retail prices of gasoline, diesel and kerosene will increase.A statement...

New cricket facility at Tichbourne

A major breakthrough has been made to ensure the further development of cricket on the island.This came through the establishment of the Optimum Performance...

Arsenal lift FA Cup

LONDON – Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to help his side secure a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea in the FA Cup football...

New airline to take off August 4

Prime Minister Mia Mottley yesterday announced the arrival of interCaribbean Airways to Barbados, with flights expected to start from August 4.She revealed that the...

Ross to begin semester with online classes

When the new semester at Ross University begins in September, teaching will be conducted virtually.However, associate dean of medical sciences, Dr Rhonda McIntyre, said...

Some evacuations as Isaias reaches The Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas – Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the northern Andros Islands, ripping shingles off roofs and blew over trees as it made its...

12 more COVID cases

Twelve people, including nine of the nurses who recently arrived from Ghana, returned positive results from COVID-19 tests conducted on Friday by the Best...