Kathleen, 100 and going strong
The years may have affected Kathleen Isabella Callender-Foster’s hearing and joints, but they have done nothing to put a damper on her long-term memory or zeal for life. The centenarian
Russell, Pooran, Hosein return for Windies T20 series
West Indies T20 stars Andre Russell and Nicholas Pooran, along with spinner Akeal Hosein, have returned for the upcoming five-match series against England which bowls off on Saturday. The trio,
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Fogging Schedule: November 11 to 15
The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will target mosquito breeding sites in St. Peter and St. James when it conducts its fogging exercise next week. The Unit
Qatar withdraws as mediator between Israel and Hamas, reports say
Qatar has withdrawn as the mediator in ceasefire and hostage release talks between Israel and Hamas, reports say. It comes after senior US officials reportedly said Washington would no longer
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Salvation Army puts case
The Salvation Army is not only appealing to Barbadians for $850 000 this Christmas season, but also for less violence and physical confrontation in the country. The plea came yesterday from Divisional
Cummins: No job cuts for CAIPO
Minister of Business Senator Lisa Cummins says there will be no job losses as the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO) transitions into the Business Barbados entity. Addressing concerns
Community ‘key to mental health’
A psychology professor is recommending proactive community-based mental health programmes to tackle violence. Professor Donna-Maria Maynard contended during a panel discussion on Thursday that violence often stems from accumulated frustrations
Candyman actor Tony Todd passes away at 69
Actor Tony Todd, best known for starring in the Candyman horror films, has died aged 69. The American actor died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, according
Rihanna thrilled to be home for ‘monumental’ launch
National Heroine Robyn Rihanna Fenty, make-up mogul and singer, shouted to the rooftop that she was happy to be back home in Barbados. Her visit this time was even more special as
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Flood Watch upgraded to Flood Warning
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has upgraded the current flood watch to a flood warning as a tropical wave impacting the island continues to bring heavy rainfall. Over the past