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West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs to record a magnificent Test match win in honour of the late great Sir Garfield Sobers, National...

Plot to assassinate T&T PM and other officials spans multiple jurisdictions

Port of Spain – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the alleged plot to assassinate her and senior members of her government has widened significantly...

MISSING: Kemera Murray

Thirteen-year-old Kemera Murray has been reported missing, last seen on Tuesday, July 21 in the area of North Close Wildey, St Michael. Murray, who lives...
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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

No more extensions for gun offender

He was recovering from surgery and unable to work. That was the explanation given yesterday by first-time gun offender Rawle Anthony Caesar as he sought...

Govt should fast track legal opinion, says DLP

Government should be moving with urgency to get a legal opinion on the deduction authorisation for public officers that is creating anxiety among hundreds...

West Indies’ big win over Pakistan dedicated to Sir Garfield Sobers

West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs to record a magnificent Test match win in honour of the late great Sir Garfield Sobers, National...

Port reforms ‘could save $19m’

The Barbados Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is calling for a more collaborative and evidence-based response so that Barbadians can benefit from a...

AM Best upgrades Sagicor

Fees fuel bank profits

Centenarian’s life ‘a blessing’

It is not usual to find a centenarian still be married, but Esther Lilian Wickham certainly is. At their Cadogan Road, Grazettes, St Michael home...
 

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Human Rights group concern over the deterioration of Haiti’s security

WASHINGTON – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is expressing its “deep concern” at the alarming deterioration of the security situation in Haiti,...

Mental health cases surge

by Diara Springer Mental health challenges have surged in the Caribbean in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Barbados reporting a 100 per cent...

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s prime minister

OTTAWA –  Ex-central banker Mark Carney was formally sworn in as prime minister of Canada on Friday, putting him in a position to fight tariffs from US President...

Jamaica records a 30 per cent decline in murders for the year so far

KINGSTON – Jamaica has recorded a 30 per cent decrease in murders since the start of the year, National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang...

Johns Hopkins University to layoff over 2 000 workers amid Trump budget cuts

Johns Hopkins University announced Thursday it's laying off over 2 000 employees amid budget cuts made by the Trump administration. The largest layoff in the school's...

Bajans collect maiden win

First one in the bag! Goals from captain Kayne Wharton, Thierry Downey and Ahijah Springer led the Barbados boys to their first victory of the...

RAGS takes Bouyon Road March

As the electrifying celebrations of Mas Domnik come to an end, the collaborative hit RAGS has taken centre stage, claiming the coveted Bouyon Road...

Victim’s last call was to accused

All communication on David Omar Thompson’s cell phone ceased at 8:35 p.m. on August 23, 2020, the day he went missing. The Coast Guard officer’s...

Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh

An eight-year-old child who was raped in Bangladesh died of her injuries on Thursday, setting off fierce protests around the country. The girl was raped...

Govt cuts fees on late returns

Government is eliminating the late filing fee for zero returns with respect to income tax and value added tax and also reducing the late...