State wants killer to serve ‘whole life’
The prosecution wants “hit man” Gabriel Shando Hayde to get a whole life sentence or a consecutive jail term for his second murder conviction. However, his counsel says the fact
Govt moving to boost access for disabled
The public service is set to embark on a major infrastructural redesign. New Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Adrian Forde said he has instructed that a study be
Donation to help fight breast cancer
Fresh concerns over preventable breast cancer deaths among uninsured women in Barbados have sparked renewed calls for early screening, as a local medical volunteer steps forward once again with financial
Agrofest ends on a high note
From innovative agricultural solutions to student-led beauty services and mouth-watering new food products, Agrofest 2026 closed on a high note yesterday that left patrons buzzing and vendors counting the possibilities.
Fogging Schedule: March 2 to 6
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will concentrate its mosquito reduction programme in St. Michael next week. The team will spray the following districts on Monday,
Petroleum prices to increase from midnight
Motorists and consumers will pay more for petroleum products from midnight. The retail prices of gasoline, diesel, kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have been adjusted upward for March. Gasoline
Israel hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, leadership council takes over
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East
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Samson’s scintillating knock dumps Windies out of T20 World Cup
Sanju Samson produced one of India’s greatest ever batting performances at a T20 World Cup to power his side to a clinical five-wicket victory over West Indies and keep their
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Plan to boost laboratory systems in region
Regional health officials are seeking to strengthen laboratory quality systems across the Eastern Caribbean. This was highlighted at a recent two-day meeting hosted by the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO)