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Circus likely for Garrison

It appears as if the Suarez Circus is headed to the Garrison Savannah, St Michael. After days of speculation, Government officials and management of the...

100 digital stethoscopes donated to boost health care system

The Bridgetown-based American University of Barbados (AUB) School of Medicine has helped to boost the country’s healthcare system by donating 100 state-of-the-art digital stethoscopes. The...

Twin fires kill two, forcing hundreds to flee Greek island

Two people died and and hundreds were evacuated after two fires broke out "almost simultaneously" on a Greek island near Athens, fire officials said. About...

Escaped prisoner in custody

Tyrese Leroy Farrell, who was the subject of an “Escaped Prisoner” bulletin issued yesterday, is now in police custody. Farrell, alias “Twin”, of Ealing Park...
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100 digital stethoscopes donated to boost health care system

The Bridgetown-based American University of Barbados (AUB) School of Medicine has helped to boost the country’s healthcare system by donating 100 state-of-the-art digital stethoscopes. The...

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...

Kingsmen chase down record score to get first CPL win

Jamaica Kingsmen had their first win of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) when they outplayed Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday night at...

Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

Long-standing Barbados manufacturer Solar Dynamics Limited, an internationally-recognised pioneer of solar water heating technology, is facing an uncertain future. The assets of the company, which...

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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Tropical Storm Jerry to become a hurricane as it nears Leewards

Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane just east of the Leeward Islands in the next day, the National Hurricane Center...

Cristiano Ronaldo first billionaire footballer, says Bloomberg

Cristiano Ronaldo has become football's first billionaire player, according to financial information and media firm Bloomberg. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index, external which tracks the world's richest people based...

Guyana seizes drugs, guns and ammo during marijuana raid

GEORGETOWN – Police say they have seized guns, ammunition as well as a small wooden boat after conducting a marijuana eradication exercise at three...

Delays spread to major airports as government shutdown impacts travellers

There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In...

24 killed as army paraglider bombs Myanmar Buddhist festival

At least 24 people were killed and 47 wounded while protesting against Myanmar's military government after an army motorised paraglider dropped two bombs on...

Barbados ‘making progress’ in tax transparency

Barbados has satisfied the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) that it is collecting and sharing tax information on large multinational enterprises (MNEs)...

Machel’s story keeps winning

The beat goes on for Machel Montano, the man known to fans worldwide as the King of Soca. His powerful life story, captured in...

Father killed during robbery

A father who was liming with his partner and child on Monday night was shot dead by a masked gunman. Akil “Blacks” Hinds, 36, of...

Gun possession case ‘a priority’

A 12-year-old gun possession case against four men will proceed in the No. 3 Supreme Court. So declared Justice Carlisle Greaves as he expressed frustration...

Power restored after weather-related outages

Power was restored to customers of the Barbados Light & Power Co. Ltd just before 6 p.m. today. According to the company, there were a...