Friday, April 17, 2026

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Salvation Army puts case

The Salvation Army is not only appealing to Barbadians for $850 000 this Christmas season, but also for less violence and physical confrontation in the country. The...
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Cummins: No job cuts for CAIPO

Minister of Business Senator Lisa Cummins says there will be no job losses as the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO) transitions into...
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Qatar withdraws as mediator between Israel and Hamas, reports say

Qatar has withdrawn as the mediator in ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas, reports say. It comes after senior US officials reportedly...
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Community ‘key to mental health’

A psychology professor is recommending proactive community-based mental health programmes to tackle violence. Professor Donna-Maria Maynard contended during a panel discussion on Thursday that violence...
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Candyman actor Tony Todd passes away at 69

Actor Tony Todd, best known for starring in the Candyman horror films, has died aged 69. The American actor died at his home in Los...
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Rihanna thrilled to be home for ‘monumental’ launch

National Heroine Robyn Rihanna Fenty, make-up mogul and singer, shouted to the rooftop that she was happy to be back home in Barbados. Her visit this time...
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Flood Watch upgraded to Flood Warning

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has upgraded the current flood watch to a flood warning as a tropical wave impacting the island continues to...
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Flood Watch issued for Barbados

The Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flood watch as a tropical wave affects the island, bringing potentially significant weather conditions. Residents and visitors...
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FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US

Authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to black Americans across the country telling them to report to a plantation "to pick cotton". Black Americans,...
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Three charged in connection with Liam Payne’s death

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne, Argentinian authorities have said. The singer died on 16...
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Police seeking public’s assistance in locating wanted man

The Barbados Police Service is calling on the public for assistance in locating 39-year-old Shane Daniel Jeremiah Polin, who is wanted for questioning in...
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Missing: 12-year-old Jenique Brianna Anderson

Authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Jenique Brianna Anderson of Half Moon Fort, St. Lucy. She was last seen at approximately...
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