US Navy admiral makes early exit
MIAMI – The admiral in charge of US military forces in Latin America retired two years early on Friday, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday’s seizure of an oil
Guyana to buy long-acting HIV prevention anti-retroviral
GEORGETOWN – The government of Guyana intends to purchase an anti-retroviral known as lenacapavir, that scientists say can offer protection against Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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Jamaica records decline in murders for this year
KINGSTON – Jamaica is recording a decrease of more than 42 per cent in murder so far this year, according to the latest figures released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force
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Barbadian Coward 2nd in IFBB Worlds
Barbadian professional muscleman Lamar Coward has secured an impressive second-place finish at the 2025 International Fitness and Bodybuilding (IFBB) Pro World Championships, held last weekend in Povoa de Lanhoso, Portugal. Competing in
Barjam pays tribute to media giants
The Barbados Association of Journalists & Media Workers (BARJAM) is mourning the loss of two pillars of Barbadian media, veteran journalist Albert Brandford and iconic broadcaster Maurice Norville, who died
Two independent senators sworn-in
Two independent senators, Dr Kenneth Connell and Monique Taitt, were sworn in today — the first under the leadership of President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic. Attorney Taitt,
Tsunami advisory issued after 6.7 magnitude quake strikes off Japan
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast on Friday, prompting officials to issue a tsunami advisory. The temblor hit at 11:44 a.m. JST off the eastern coast of Aomori
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Cayman leaves mark on Ram
Barbadian soca star Peter Ram brought the house down at Pirates Week’s final street dance recently, saying that the warmth he received during his visit to Cayman Islands has left a lasting impression. “The
NZ strike back
WELLINGTON – Jacob Duffy and Michael Rae grabbed two late wickets to put New Zealand in firm control of the second Test after a courageous effort by the West Indies’
Supervisor owns up to cement theft
An operations supervisor was reprimanded and discharged after admitting that he stole some cement from his workplace five months ago. Donquil DaCosta Russell, of No. 67 Friendly Hall, St Lucy,