


Battle for supremacy
Trinidad and Tobago won the opening game of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) tournament on Tuesday afternoon against Jamaica 88-76 at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town. The senior men’s tournament ends on Saturday and features eight teams divided into two groups. Group A has Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. Group B features Antigua, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cuba. (Photo: John Black)
Father of five dies in boating accident - wife also sustained injuries
One week after an alleged boating mishap claimed the life of a 31 year-old father of five, relatives said they are still searching for answers, but will allow the police to conclude their investigations.
Adams retains BVI open crown
With a ‘lucky mango’ from Barbara’s kitchen on Tortola, Atlanta’s Erica Adams, shook off the effects of a car accident to retain the women’s crown at the BVI Lawn Tennis Association’s BVI Open last Sunday, which was sponsored by Alphonso Warner Insurance Agency.
Kittian beauty is Miss Caribbean Diva crown
Her first impression to the audience as a confident and versatile diva, guided Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Shinika Mercer throughout the lengthy Miss Caribbean Diva Pageant, to give her the winning edge over the eight other contestants last Sunday.
“Strengthening Families and Communities”
MESSAGE by
Minister of Health and Social Development Honourable Dancia Penn, OBE, QC CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH – 2009 “Strengthening Families and Communities” 1st April 2009
Gracia Wheatley appointed Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services
Gracia Wheatley has recently been appointed to the post of Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services in the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
Local contractor celebrates 22 years of excellence
The entire community of Lower Estate paused last Thursday to listen to some of the many adjectives used to describe a local contractor and businessman, who celebrates 22 years in the construction field.
Politics and the Economy- “Signs of Recovery?”
With the US and the world economy facing an economic slowdown, and with the many bailout packages offered by Governments across the world taking effect, the question is now being asked, “Are there signs of recovery?”
It is that time of the year again when we pause to remember the Queen’s Birthday and to celebrate Territory Day. But this is also the season for graduations.
BARBADIAN health authorities have thus far clearly demonstrated competence and confidence in dealing with the direct impact of the Influenza A H1N1 on our country.
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