Prince Harry meets Bon Jovi
LONDON – Rock royalty met the Royal Family when the Duke of Sussex got behind a microphone with Jon Bon Jovi. They met at Abbey Road Studios, where the US rocker is re-recording his song Unbroken with…
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Agrofest a hit with children
Scores of schoolchildren descended on the grounds of Queen’s Park today to see the variety of exhibits and animals at this year’s Agrofest 2020. From tiny tots in nursery to teenagers in secondary…
Coronavirus getting bigger, says WHO
GENEVA/BEIJING – The rapid rise in coronavirus (Covid-19) raised fears of a pandemic on Friday, with six countries reporting their first cases, the World Health Organisation warning it could spread worldwide…
Coronavirus looms over Vietnam Grand Prix
LONDON – Vietnam’s first Formula One grand prix will go ahead as planned on April 5, the sport said on Wednesday, despite continuing concern about the coronavirus epidemic that has caused the cancellation…
Canada to stop paying Harry and Meghan’s security
OTTOWA – Canada will soon stop providing security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the federal government has confirmed. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have been providing assistance to the…
Allendale Pumping Station offline
The Allendale Pumping Station in St Lucy went offline today. The Barbados Water Authority is investigating the issue, but in an “effort to maintain the safety of the workers”, the crews will continue…
Ministry of Health issues travel advisory
Residents of Barbados have been advised against travelling to China and South Korea, unless necessary. The Ministry of Health and Wellness made this recommendation yesterday following a previous advisory,…
WHO: No country will be spared
GENEVA/DUBAI – No country should make the “fatal mistake” of assuming it will be spared the coronavirus (Covid-19), the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday, as governments from Iran to Australia…
Trump ponders special law to expand production of masks
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s administration is considering invoking special powers through a law called the Defense Production Act to rapidly expand domestic manufacturing of protective masks…
Man dies in City fire
A man perished in the wooden structure that was gutted by fire just after 1 p.m. at Hunte’s Street, The City, today. When Police spokesman acting inspector Rodney Inniss arrived on the scene this evening,…