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World’s oldest person celebrates turning 117

The world's oldest living person celebrates turning 117 years old in Surrey on Friday with her family and friends. Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark...

‘70% of workers disengaged’

Barbados could be losing $1.6 billion a year to disengagement and lost productivity in the workplace. That is the “conservative” estimate of new research by...

TAP upset with cashless rollout

Operators in the Transport Augmentation Programme (TAP) are “furious” over the apparent stealth launch of the cashless system, leaving them wondering how they would...

Marcus Garvey’s legacy honoured at Amphitheatre rededication

The Marcus Garvey Amphitheatre was rededicated during a ceremony with Garvey's family as special guests. The plaque was unveiled by Prime Minister Mia Amor...
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Officials: Take extra care against measles

Barbados is being urged to tighten its defences against measles as the Americas confront their worst outbreak of the highly contagious disease in more...

Grandson pleads guilty to assault

She has taken too much. With these words, a grandmother yesterday said she had “hardened” her heart and the next three weeks that Namari Jumar...

Nicholls touts law’s value to national security

There is no need to fear that a law seeking to collect information on travellers will criminalise anyone. The proposed law, said Minister of Home...

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal until end of 2030

ZANDVOORT - Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull to the end of ​2030 on Thursday, ending speculation about the four-time world...

‘70% of workers disengaged’

Barbados could be losing $1.6 billion a year to disengagement and lost productivity in the workplace. That is the “conservative” estimate of new research by...

Bajans deeper in debt

Mortgages rule loans sector

Quinn embracing future with AI

He translated poor science grades through the “grind” of his renewed determination to become a data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist. Though veterinary medicine caught...
 

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Fatal shooting in The City

Police are on the scene of a fatal shooting in The City.  Reports indicate that a man has died and a police officer was injured...

WIPA expresses condolences at passing of Sir Garfield Sobers

The West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) has expressed condolences following the passing of Barbados' National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, at the...

Dodds inmate awarded $20 000

A High Court judge has ruled that prison officials violated the constitutional rights of an inmate at Dodds Prison by forcing him to use inadequate...

The Barbados Police Service pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

The Barbados Police Service has paid tribute to National Hero The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, describing him as a son of Barbados whose...

Sir Wes Hall mourns loss of ‘my very best friend’ Sir Garfield Sobers

Cricket legend Sir Wes Hall has paid an emotional tribute to The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, describing the late Barbadian icon as one...

Mottley pays tribute to National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has paid tribute to Barbados’ National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, who died this morning. https://youtu.be/TeUaox3cY00

Sir Garfield Sobers has died

National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, has died. The legendary Sir Garry passed away this morning at around 9:20 at the age of...

Mixed views on handling of unclaimed bodies

As the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEJ) continues to grapple with 65 unclaimed cadavers on its hands, members of the public have expressed differing views...

DLP bemoans Govt’s latest housing development

The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has reiterated its concern for the country’s agricultural sector, after Government’s recent announcement of a new housing development at...

Sound of silence at Thunder Bay

The once vibrant and busy Thunder Bay in Lower Carlton, St James, has become a quiet and muted space since the demolition of the...