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Jason Arday death ‘tragedy on so many levels’ says PM

Andy Burnham has described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as "a tragedy on so many levels", as he called for a...

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...

Prisoner escapes police custody

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 24-year-old Tyrese Leroy Farrell, alias “Twin”, of Ealing Park South, Christ Church, who...

Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia

At least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia early on Saturday, the nation's disaster mitigation agency has said. The...
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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...

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...

Barbadians Forde and Bishop star as Kings edge Falcons

Barbadian allrounders Matthew Forde and Joshua Bishop came up clutch for Saint Lucia Kings in a topsy-turvy Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match...

IDB lauds fiscal progress, cites challenge

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) economists believe Government will find it more difficult to achieve a fiscal target that is key to reducing the public...

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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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Investors showing interest in LIAT, says Browne

St John’s – Prime Minister Gaston Browne says while the situation with the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, remains “tenuous” it could resume flights to...

Academy CCL U-16 champs

Left-arm spinner Devon Stevenson produced a devastating spell to bowl Franklyn Stephenson Academy (FSA) to their first capture of the Community Cricket League (CCL)...

Main party leaders out front in Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The leaders of the two main political parties were leading comfortably in their respective constituencies as the tabulation of votes...

Husbands shines with double

Toronto – Veteran jockey Patrick Husbands rode a double at Woodbine to headline strong Barbadian success at the prestigious western Canada racing oval on...

Burden ‘too heavy’ to carry

The Nature Fun Ranch can no longer afford to foot the bill for all the Government referrals of troubled youth, says founder Corey Lane.This...

Witness: Said no to calling in sick

I am not sick and I am not staying home.That, said prison officer David Davis, was what he told prison officer Trevor Browne when...

Family hopeful despite discovery

A St Joseph family is still holding on to some hope that their relative Mark Forde will be found safely after disappearing two weeks...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision

A motorcyclist received serious head injuries today when he was involved in a collision with a car around 4:40 p.m. at Upper Collymore Rock,...

Marchers call for justice

Justice for Demarco! That was one of the chants that echoed throughout Bridgetown today as hundreds of people marched in support of Demarco Gibbs who...

COVID-19 cases in Jamaica pass 1 000

Kingston – The total number of positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica now stands at 1 003, with 16 new cases...