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Gun stash a shock to ‘trusting’ DJ

He was too trusting. That, said Jamal Neall Stapleton, was the only reason he could think why someone would stash two guns, one of them...

Police showcase exposes students to career opportunities

Students from 16 schools were exposed to the various departments within the service as they were shown what the police service has to offer. Inspector...

Tino Best takes job with Barbados cricket team

Tino Best, the former fiery Barbados and West Indies fast bowler, has started a new role as the strength and conditioning coach of the...

Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies aged 86

Patrick Stewart, the gentlemanly British actor best known for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in “Star Trek” and later as the erudite mutant...
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Clark vows to address nurses’ concerns

Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) chief executive officer Neil Clark has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing nurses’ concerns following a work stoppage at Accident &...

Accused: I’m not a killer

He may be a lot of things, said accused Dario Orlando Taitt, but one thing he is not is a killer. “I might got a...

Bradshaw asks developed countries to honour commitments

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment, National Beautification and Fisheries, Santia Bradshaw, has called on developed countries to honour their commitments on biodiversity...

Tino Best takes job with Barbados cricket team

Tino Best, the former fiery Barbados and West Indies fast bowler, has started a new role as the strength and conditioning coach of the...

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Zeemoney customers told to call Bank

Customers with concerns after the shutting down of the Ghana-based fintech company Zeemoney can contact the Central Bank of Barbados. During the Review of Barbados’...

BiMPay transactions hit $6b

Candace and Diana – that’s what friends are for

Candace Eng and Diana Batson-Prince were besties from the ages of 18 and 17 respectively. They attended college together, shared a lot in common,...

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BUT’s back to school message

The following statement was issued by president of the Barbados Union of Teachers, Rudy Lovell, ahead of the new academic year. As we begin a...

Hope Foundation statement on death of Shelley Weir

The following statement was issued by The Hope Foundation on the death of president Shelley Weir. It is with profound sadness that the Board, members...

Shelley Weir passes at age 63

President of The Hope Foundation Shelley Weir has passed away. Weir, who was diagnosed with lupus back in June 1990, died around 4 a.m. today....

Consumers to pay less for liquefied petroleum gas

Consumers will pay less for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from midnight, with reductions taking effect across all cylinder sizes. In a release, it stated that effective...

Jamaica commits US$6.6m to help hurricane victims rebuild

KINGSTON – Government has signed J$1.05 billion (US$6.6 million) in contracts to begin construction of 268 semi-permanent housing units for families severely affected by...

Animekon returns to LESC

After years of fan requests, the Animekon convention made its return to the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford (LESC) last weekend, delivering a rich showcase of...

From heartbreak to hope

by Cheryl Harewood When they lost their only son and child Tyrese Caesar to gun violence on June 30, 2022, Daniel and Jacqueline Caesar decided...

Tridents Women fall short

Three-time defending champions Barbados Tridents Women began their Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) in disappointing fashion, falling to a 21-run defeat at the hands...

Fogging Schedule: September 7 to 11

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will resume its fogging programme in St John and Christ Church this week. The Vector Control Unit will concentrate...

Fifa president Infantino to seek re-election in March 2027

Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, says football's world governing body. Infantino, who has filled the role since 2016, has been...