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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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Fuel cost impacted by external factors, says Straughn

Fuel prices in Barbados are still being impacted by turbulence in the international market, says Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn. He, however,...

Mottley urges Bajans not to take hurricane season lightly

Take warning! These are the watchwords as Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley pleads with Barbadians to be vigilant and responsible as this year’s hurricane season...

US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting

US President Donald Trump's administration has ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand...

Straughn urges Bajans to take insurance more seriously

It's time Barbadians get more serious about insurance says Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn as he piloted the country’s Insurance Amendment...

WANTED: Shamar Blackman

Shamar Blackman, of no fixed place of abode, is wanted in connection with a serious criminal matter. Police are advising Blackman to turn himself in...

PM Mottley welcomes Blackman

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley today welcomed the newest Member of Parliament into the Lower House. Mottley paid a brief tribute to Chad Blackman after...

Man charged with multiple drug offences

A St Lucy man has been charged with multiple drug-related offences, which occurred on Sunday, May 25. Police have charged Mario Brett Griffith, 32, of...

Married couple remanded on money laundering charges

A husband and wife were remanded to Dodds Prison earlier today after being arraigned on several criminal charges. Albert Nathaniel White, 44, and his 39-year-old...

Temu-owner PDD Holding profit slumps to 14.74 billion

Chinese e-commerce firm PDD Holdings (PDD.O), saw first-quarter net profit fall 47 per cent to 14.74 billion yuan ($2.05 billion) as its domestic platform suffered from...

BHL nets $12m after taxes

Barbados-based beverage group Banks Holdings Limited (BHL) recorded “robust” profitability last year despite reduced revenue and a higher corporate tax bill. Chairman Luis M. Alvarez...