THERE WAS no bail on June 29 for a former KFC junior supervisor who is charged in connection with the robbery of an employee of the same fast food restaurant.
Alvin George Chung, now 37, of Searles...
Back to PSVs, buses
Only public service vehicles (PSV) and the Transport Board will be picking up passengers from July 1, as the agreement with private coaches (BTs and ZMs) in the Transport Augmentation Programme (TAP) ends...
Utility work and roadworks ‘one time’
WITHIN FOUR to five weeks, motorists can expect a major roadworks project on Highway 1.
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance will be undertaking the work in conjunction with the Barbados...
Brothers admit to killing man
TWO BROTHERS who initially denied any involvement in a killing, and lied about their whereabouts to police, will be sentenced on June 30 after throwing in the towel in the No. 2 Supreme Court.
Antonio...
EU lists 'safe countries'
The EU has named 14 countries whose citizens are deemed "safe" to be let in from July 1, despite the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic - but the US, Brazil and China are excluded.
Those named include...
Testing for viral illness continues
Testing for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is continuing even though there are no confirmed cases at present.
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory is testing people daily.
The Ministry of...
Visits allowed at geriatric facilities, restrictions remain at QEH
Visits to state-run geriatric facilities and the Psychiatric Hospital will resume, but with limited numbers. However, restrictions remain in place at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
A statement...
Barbados Private Sector Association: Moving Forward Together
The Barbados Private Sector Association issued a statement today in relation to key issues which have generated increased debate in recent weeks.
The statement said there is a need to “reconstruct...
BL&P plans July reopening
The Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P) is targeting a mid-July “responsible reopening of its offices for employees and customers that considers the safety, health and the wellbeing of everyone”.
...
US Supreme Court strikes down strict Louisiana abortion law
Washington - The United States Supreme Court defended abortion rights in a major ruling on Monday by striking down a Louisiana law placing restrictions on doctors who perform the procedure, leaving anti-abortion...
Media worker's car destroyed by fire in Guyana
Georgetown – Police are investigating the circumstances that led to a brand new vehicle owned by television journalist, Travis Chase, being destroyed during the early hours of Monday, four months after...
Dominica lifting COVID-19 curfew
ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica says it will not extend the state of emergency and the curfew that had been in place as part of the efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) when it expires...
EU shares ambitious plans for space exploration
Over the past decades, Europe has sought to build independent access to space from US and Russian pioneers to help its industry, with successes such as Ariane rockets or GPS-rival satnav Galileo.
But...
Boeing prepares for 737 Max tests
Washington - Boeing's bid to see its 737 Max return to the skies faces a pivotal week with flight safety tests expected to begin.
Pilots and technical experts from regulators and the company are understood...
Rolling Stones battling Trump campaign
LOS ANGELES - For years, it has seemed as if Donald Trump can always get what he wants, at least when it comes to using classic rock and pop hits at his campaign rallies against the wishes of the original...
Simpsons: White actors will no longer voice non-white characters
Los Angeles - Animated TV comedy The Simpsons is ending the use of white actors to voice characters of colour, producers said on Friday.
“Moving forward, ‘The Simpsons’ will no longer have white actors...
Millions could become 'poor, hungry'
Santiago – Two United Nations agencies have warned that millions of people may slide into extreme poverty and hunger in 2020 in Latin America and the Caribbean due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) impact. ...
