An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 occurred only 13 minutes ago 50 km southwest of Bridgetown, Barbados, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.The quake […]
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Barbados Secures Minimum Revenue Guarantee for Cayman Airways’ Grand Cayman-Bridgetown Route”
In a recent report by the Cayman newspaper, Cayman Compass, it was reported that Barbados has entered into an agreement with Cayman Airways, ensuring a […]
Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who murdered George Floyd, was stabbed in prison
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd, was stabbed Friday in a federal prison in Arizona, The […]
Israeli media say Hamas has released 13 Israeli hostages
BY WAFAA SHURAFA, BASSEM MROUE AND DAVID RISING DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas released the first batch of hostages under a cease-fire deal that began Friday, including […]
Oscar Pistorius, the Olympic and Paralympic gold medalist, was granted parole
Oscar Pistorius, the Olympic and Paralympic gold medalist, was granted parole on December 21, 2023, after serving more than six years in prison for the […]
Alleyne, O’Neal win “perfect” Old Brigand Rum Safari
After he celebrated his birthday mid-week, Leslie Alleyne’s MudDogs friends named one part of the lunchtime Driver Challenge ‘Wing’s 50th Birthday HoleLeslie Alleyne and Chris […]
Education & Behavioural Change Needed To Save Oceans
Minister of the Environment, Adrian Forde in discussion with Chief of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Biodiversity and Land Degradation Unit in UN Environment’s Ecosystem […]
Taylor Swift Postpones Rio Concert Following Tragic Fan Death
Taylor Swift Postpones Rio Concert Following Tragic Fan Death RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated “The Eras Tour” concert in Rio de […]
Grantley Adams International Airport Unveils Concorde Experience Terminal, Reinvigorating Aviation Legacy and Welcoming Cruise Industry
The Iconic Concord in flight In a move that blends nostalgia with innovation, Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) is transforming its iconic Concorde hangar into […]
African and Caribbean nations forge movement to seek reparations for slavery
Youssouf Mondoha Assoumani, chair of the African Union permanent representativesThe African Union and the Caribbean Community (Caricom) have formed a united front to seek reparations […]
Tropical Disturbance Sweeps Across Western Caribbean, Causing Power Outages, Deaths, and Floods
A tropical disturbance wreaked havoc across the western Caribbean on Friday, leaving thousands without power in Jamaica, claiming two lives in Haiti, and triggering landslides […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: Singer Cassie accuses rap mogul of rape and abuse
Sean Combs and Cassie Rap artist Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of rape and sex trafficking by a female singer. In a lawsuit seen […]
Haitian gang stormed hospital and took women, children, and newborns as hostages
In a shocking incident on Wednesday, a heavily armed gang stormed into the Fontaine Hospital Center in the Cite Soleil slum of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, seizing […]
Wanted man Trivaun Jordan presented himself to the police at Oistins
Trivaun Randolph Jordan of # 77 Mullins Terrace, St. Peter and # 38 Warrens Heights, St. Thomas who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” […]
Straight from the heart
You cannot have war heroes if you’ve never fought a war. BY Olu Walrond Every year around this time, a lot of people, especially those […]
Ex-Prime Minister David Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary
In an unexpected turn of events on Monday, former British Prime Minister David Cameron reentered the political arena by assuming the role of foreign secretary […]
UNNATURAL DEATH UNDER INVESTIGATION
Personnel at the District ‘C’ Police Station are carrying out investigations into the unnatural death of a 17-year-old female who died at the Queen Elizabeth […]
Vatican Relieves Bishop Amidst Doctrinal Disputes
Pope Francis took the unprecedented step on Saturday of removing Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, a conservative figure known for his active presence on […]
Central Bank Sets Record Straight on GDP Growth
The Central Bank of Barbados is refuting claims that Governor Dr. Kevin Greenidge did not make a distinction between real and nominal growth in his […]
Straight from the heart
BY Olu Walrond The justice system in Barbados is failing the citizens of this country. If those whose duty it is to fix it didn’t […]