In just a few weeks, governments from across the world will gather in Geneva for the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
Continue readingBarbados must speak up for the Caribbean – and for silenced consumers – at COP11
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed reports that Guyana is facing a foreign exchange crisis, saying that the recent increase in demand for United States dollars is largely linked to
Continue readingGovernment dismisses reports of foreign exchange shortage in Guyana
Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, known for playing Hyacinth Bucket in classic TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96. She also starred in Alan Bennett’s TV
Continue readingKeeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96
The Barbados Police Service is requesting the assistance of the public in locating 62-year-old Lennox Andy Dowell of #140 Millennium Heights, Welches, St Thomas, who has been reported missing. Dowell
Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate – the first woman to be chosen for the role. A former NHS chief nurse, the 63-year-old
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Apple has pulled apps that let users flag sightings of officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The tech giant told the BBC it had removed ICEBlock from its
Continue readingApple pulls US immigration official tracking apps
Attorney General Dale Marshall is maintaining that human trafficking is not a problem in Barbados. Responding to the just released Trafficking In Persons Report by the US State Department where Barbados was
Some car rental operators said they are without guidance on how to implement a $10 daily levy that was to take effect Wednesday, October 1. The vehicle rental levy applies
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The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is appealing to the public for assistance in locating 18-year-old Najahrie Zion Nicholli Payne, also known as “Bob.” He is wanted for questioning in connection
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar says she remains confident that an agreement could be reached with regards to the Dragon gas deal involving Venezuela and
Continue readingTrinidad and Tobago PM prepared to lead talks in Venezuela on Dragon gas deal