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COVID-19 Update for August 1

Barbados recorded 215 new COVID-19 cases, 86 males and 129 females, on Monday, August 1, from the 550 tests carried out by the Best-dos...
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Two bodies found at Christ Church beach

Two bodies have been found at Long Beach in Christ Church. Police confirmed the discovery. More details as they come.
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Soca feast at Ilaro Court

Dis Gotta Be Mas lived up to its lofty name Saturday night. The season-ending fete is traditionally one of the more sought-after tickets in town...
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Bermuda’s driest July in almost 40 years

HAMILTON — The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) has confirmed that last month was this sub-tropical island’s driest July in almost 40 years. The BWS recorded...
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Deadly floodwaters in Kentucky

At least 37 people have now died in flash floods in eastern Kentucky, as the region braces for more rainfall. At least six children –...
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West Indies name “A” team squads for series vs Bangladesh “A”

Joshua Da Silva, the wicket-keeper/batter, will lead the West Indies “A” teams against Bangladesh “A” in two four-day first-class matches and three 50-over matches...
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US claim al-Qaeda leader killed in Afghanistan

The United States has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a drone strike in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has confirmed. He was killed...
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Prime Minister’s message on Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day is both a time to remember the efforts of the forefathers to end slavery and to understand that unity can overcome challenges. That...
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WI level series against India

Brandon King followed up a record bowling spell from Obed McCoy with a career-best half-century to propel West Indies to a five-wicket win over...
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Highway fever

This was a very different Grand Kadooment. A scaled-down Crop Over Festival climaxed yesterday on Kadooment Day, ending where it usually starts at the National...
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Promise of bigger and better next year

Government is looking to make Emancipation Day bigger and better from next year. During the annual celebration yesterday at the Emancipation Statue, commonly known as...
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Calls to return to old Grand Kadooment route

People and vendors along the old Grand Kadooment route are against the change for 2022 and are hopeful it is only a temporary measure. Traditionally,...
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