Chinese robots compete in first world humanoid half-marathon

Hong Kong –  If the idea of robots taking on humans in a road race conjures dystopian images of android athletic supremacy, then fear not, for now at least. More than 20 two-legged robots competed in the world’s first humanoid half-marathon in China on …

Two Bajans in Chess World Cup

PORT OF SPAIN – The Barbadian duo of International Master Orlando Husbands and Women’s Fide Master Hannah Wilson created history on Thursday by winning the Subzone 2.3.3 Open and Women’s Chess Championships 2025 respectively to qualify for the 2025 World …

PM Mottley urges national reflection in Good Friday message

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has issued a Good Friday message calling for national reflection and a rejection of violence, as Barbados continues to grapple with rising levels of crime and community unrest. The Prime Minister acknowledged the recent wave …

Duty-free call from dentists

President of the Barbados Dental Association Dr Vidya Armogan is again urging Government to eliminate duties and value added tax (VAT) on imported dental equipment and supplies. This, he said, would keep health care affordable and ensure Barbadians have …

Some GAIA staff to take foreign language classes

More spanish speaking passengers have been travelling through Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc. As a result, staff members have the opportunity to enrol in foreign language classes as part of a pilot project with the National Transformation …

Renewed effort to reduce NCD cases

Barbados has launched a renewed assault on the non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis with the unveiling of the Know Your Numbers campaign, as the Ministry of Health and Wellness warned of the staggering human and economic toll associated with diabetes, …

Easter catches ‘slim’

Prevailing weather conditions have dealt the fishing industry a serious blow, with some fishermen at Oistins, Christ Church, saying the catch this Easter was slow. Very few fishermen were at the Berinda Cox Fish Market yesterday, but Ramon Taoun, who plies …

Rats and monkeys biting into farmer’s crops

Farmer Rico Dyall is appealing to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for help in dealing with rats and monkeys that feast on his crops. Dyall, who farms at Lears, St Michael, said he has so far spent $4 000 in an effort to deal with the pests …

Two charged in connection with Shawnathon Chase killing

Windies Women keep World Cup hopes alive with win over Bangladesh

The West Indies Women kept their slim hopes of qualifying for this year’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup alive with a tense three-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women today, but now face a nervy wait and a must-win scenario in their final match. Player of …