UPDATE: Two seriously injured in altercation
One man is in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in critical condition with an injury to the throat after an incident involving two Guyanese nationals at Sobers Lane, St Michael earlier today. The dispute…
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CCJ rules in favour of Opposition in Guyana
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Wednesday unanimously upheld a motion filed by two senior members of the main opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)…
Abuse allegations are a hoax, says Depp
LONDON – Hollywood star Johnny Depp told London’s High Court on Wednesday that allegations he had physically abused his ex-wife Amber Heard were a hoax built up over years during their relationship as…
‘Low risk’ passengers exempt from PCR test
Passengers arriving in Barbados from “low risk” countries in the travel bubble will not be required to undergo pre-testing for the COVID-19 virus. This is on the condition that they had not visited…
Bad light, rain affect first day’s play of Test series
The return of international cricket was short lived as rain disrupted the first day of the opening Test between England and the West Indies. Play was delayed for three hours but when the players finally…
PM thanks Rihanna for donation of 4 000 tablets
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley thanked Bajan superstar and entrepreneur Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty for the donation of 4 000 tablets to help bridge the digital divide of the haves and have nots in Barbados….
CXC, CAPE exams to begin Monday
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has reminded candidates that the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) CSEC and CAPE examinations will commence on Monday, July 13. …
Two people test positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Bermuda
Hamilton – Two people who flew to Bermuda from Atlanta have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after undergoing mandatory checks on arrival at the L.F. Wade International Airport, the…
Day to support Black businesses in Barbados
Barbadians joined others around the world in celebrating Blackout Day today, but it is too soon to know if it was a success. Lisa Niles, one of the organisers behind the event, (another is filmmaker…
Bolt reveals baby’s name
Kingston – Sprint sensation Usain Bolt and his long-time girlfriend, Kasi Bennett, have revealed the name of their baby girl – Olympia Lightning Bolt. Bennett, who is celebrating her birthday today,…