Brother succumbs to injuries
One of two brothers involved in a fight two weeks ago died on Monday night. Jamon Lewis, 23, of Dukes Tenantry, St Thomas died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was in the intensive care unit…
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Notice for vendors
The Markets Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has asked fruit and vegetable vendors who operate outside the Cheapside Market in The City, to remove tents, tables and chairs from…
BADMC orders
The Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC), Fairy Valley, Christ Church, is the main coordinator of the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables during this period of restricted…
Trump to stop funding to WHO
WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump said he has instructed his administration to halt funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO). He said the WHO had “failed in its basic duty” in…
Obama endorses Biden
WASHINGTON – Former United States President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee on Tuesday, breaking his silence to help his former vice president’s efforts to unite the party and…
Financial institutions to reopen April 15
The Central Bank of Barbados and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) said today that all deposit-taking institutions and/or businesses facilitating domestic or international payments can open under…
Appointment system for essential cargo
Essential cargo deliveries will be done through an appointment system at the Bridgetown Port, from April 14, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Appointments can be made by sending an email to the relevant address….
COVID-19 cases reach 72 in Barbados
One more Barbadian has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The new case is an 84-year-old woman, who had contact with a known case who travelled abroad. Two more people were declared…
Some workers back on the job, but Spain remains on lockdown
MADRID – Spain let some businesses get back to work on Monday, but one of the strictest lockdowns in Europe remained in place despite a slowing in the country’s coronavirus death rate. Police handed…
Jamaica to spend millions on food production
KINGSTON – The Ministry of Agriculture says that it will be spending J$100-million on a programme aimed at mitigating the impact of drought on farmers and to gain at least a five-per cent growth in food…