Attorney in tears
For the second time in 12 months, an attorney has been sent to prison for stealing a client’s money. This time it is disgraced lawyer Cheraine Nicole Parris, who will spend four years for bilking her…
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One in, six out of isolation
One new case of COVID-19 was recorded among the 346 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Friday, bringing the number confirmed to 181. The 43-year-old female visitor,…
American Claver-Carone is new IDB president
Mauricio J. Claver-Carone was elected president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Saturday during an electronic meeting of the Bank’s Board of Governors. He will take office on October…
Serena looking to French Open after loss
NEW YORK – Serena Williams will have just two weeks to shake off the disappointment of a semi-final loss in the U.S. Open tennis tournament and resume her pursuit of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam…
Number in isolation falls to 15
There were no positive results for COVID-19 among the 304 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Thursday. Meanwhile, one person will be discharged from the isolation facility…
Academy bringing diversity to Oscars
LOS ANGELES – The body that hands out the Academy Awards on Tuesday published detailed inclusion and diversity guidelines that filmmakers will have to meet in order for their work to be eligible for a…
English FA says equal pay for men and women
England’s men’s and women’s national soccer teams are being paid the same appearance fee to represent their country, the Football Association (FA) said on Thursday. In a statement released to British…
Petrojam ordered to pay millions to former manager
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam was ordered to pay the former general manager Howard Mollison millions of dollars following his abrupt dismissal four years ago. The ruling…
Traffic delays near Fordes Road on Friday
Motorists can expect delays on Friday in the area of Rendezvous Hill, Fordes Road and the Garfield Sobers Roundabout. C.O Williams Construction Limited, in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport…
Police showing recovered or stolen power tools
The Royal Barbados Police Force is inviting members of the public to view power tools in their possession, which were recovered during the course of investigations. They can be viewed at CID Headquarters…