Fortress Fund Managers posted one of its strongest-ever performances in the fourth quarter of 2020 as world equity markets continued their recovery from a turbulent year, reminding investors that a focus on the long-term and diversification remain essential. The leading fund manager reported that its global equity investments led the way during the quarter, with […]

The UK will offer its world leading genomics expertise to help identify new variants of the virus that cause COVID-19 in countries in the Caribbean and around the world. The announcement comes as part of a speech delivered by UK Health Secretary, Matt Hancock at Chatham House. As part of the UK’s Presidency of the […]

Patrick Janssens’ obsession with Greyhounds stems back to when he was just a young boy growing up in Belgium. His father raced pigeons, but he took more of a liking to the dogs and from just the age of 10 he was a regular at tracks throughout Belgium and nearby Amsterdam. By his teenage years, […]

Initially, slot machines were only available in hotels. People had to visit casinos at the end of the day or over the weekends to indulge in their favorite game. Today, however, gamers can play online slots from any place – thanks to the internet and mobile devices. And like in physical casinos, they can play […]

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Recent articles in the press have pointed to concerns of an increase in antisocial activity given these challenging economic times. The National Council on Substance Abuse acknowledges that economic downturns can be frightening to everyone, but reminds us that there are coping mechanisms – engaging in healthy activities, positive thinking, supportive relationships, and seeking help […]

A quiet loner (Nic Cage) finds himself stranded in a remote town when his car breaks down. Unable to pay for the repairs he needs, he agrees to spend the night cleaning Willy’s Wonderland, an abandoned family fun center. Kevin Lewis directs a cast that includes Nicolas Cage, Emily Tosta, Beth Grant, Ric Reitz, and […]

The Lions Club of Christ Church West has taken on the mammoth task of addressing paediatric cancers. This from secretary of the club, Lion Marie-Stella Nicholls whose brainchild it was to take on a project to help raise funds for paediatric cancer patients. She explained this to Raymond Ward, Manager Business Development-Corporate Banking at CIBC […]

Directors are the same team as 21 Bridges as well as the iconoclastic Avengers – Infinity War and Avengers – Endgame

The Caribbean Science Foundation is inviting applications from citizens of BARBADOS and GRENADA to enroll in its Spring 2021 Computer Coding Workshop. Please make a note of this on your calendar. If you know of persons in Barbados or Grenada who may be interested in enrolling in the Workshop, please forward this correspondence to them.

Barbados Lottery players ushered in the new year with back-to-back Mega 6 jackpot wins totalling over $ 700,000. Andrew Parris claims the title of being the first Mega 6 jackpot winner of the year, with a prize of $412,500. Mr. Parris, a dedicated lottery player, purchased his ticket from The Barbados Lottery Retail Agent Roadview […]

Officers at the District ‘A’ Police Station are urging Barbadians to help locate a missing woman. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Tamika Maynard is asked to contact the Police Hotline of 211, District A at 430-7242 or your nearest Police Station. Michael Blackman – St. Sgt. Public Relations Officer (Ag)

While the upcoming Cheltenham Festival is set to be one like no other, day two is certainly going to have an eerie feel about it. The Wednesday of the Festival is famously known as Ladies Day, with thousands of stylish racegoers packing out the Prestbury Park concourses in their glad rags and in good spirits. […]

The International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the Alliance 8.7 global partnership, is launching the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, to encourage legislative and practical actions to eradicate child labour worldwide. The International Year was unanimously adopted in a UN General Assembly resolution in 2019. A main aim of the year […]

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) denounces the unilateral declaration by the outgoing United States administration to designate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. Cuba’s international conduct does not in any way warrant that designation. This further attack on the country adversely affects its international standing and its social, human and economic development and is another […]

The CDEMA Coordinating Unit has received funding from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK FCDO) in the amount of £51,000 through the Memorandum of Understanding on the ‘UK Support for the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Response Teams programme’. The funds will cover the cost of a rotary helicopter aircraft, which […]

Veteran Caribbean diplomat, Sir Ronald Sanders, has been named to a 10-person committee to conduct an inquiry into the future of Commonwealth Studies at the University of London. The announcement of the Committee members was made today by the University’s Vice Chancellor Professor Wendy Thompson. The Committee will be chaired by Sir Malcolm Rifkind, a […]

RF Holdings Limited, parent company to a group of investment banks in The Bahamas, Barbados, and The Cayman Islands, has entered into partnership with financial technology company, Bitt, to facilitate the acceptance of digital currency transactions across its Caribbean network. The partnership is focused on developing a platform based on Bitt’s digital currency infrastructure that […]

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While I understand go where your conscience guides you, at the same time, seeing the rapidity of political Grasshoppers and Leapfrogs, especially in the last 24 months, makes one consider… Are you a Candidate for helping people or where can I gain, alias: What’s in it for me?

Police have arrested and formally charged 20 year old Jaidan Millington from Bath Land, St. John and 23 year old Selwyn Maynard of 1st Avenue Garden Land, Country Road, St Michael for the murder of Tarik Straker which occurred on the 23rd of December 2020. They both appeared at the District ‘A’ Criminal Court #1 […]

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“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb” Nelson Mandela Please read and understand the words of Nelson Mandela as we remember the COVID19 hill we recently climbed in 2020. My fear is for the future as we prepare to climb the economic and social hills that […]