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July 21, 2024
Trump Believes Kamala Harris will be Easier to Defeat than Joe Biden in November Election
Republican candidate Donald Trump believes Vice President Kamala Harris will be easier to defeat than President Joe Biden. Trump and his campaign criticized Biden's fitness for office and endorsed Harris as the Democratic candidate.
July 21, 2024
Caribbean Development Bank's President Removed, Process Begins for Election of New President
Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) confirms Dr. Hyginus Leon's departure as President. Interim President appointed, new election process initiated. Details on resignation and transition provided.
July 21, 2024
Caribbean Development Bank Announces Leadership Update; Dr. Hyginus Leon Steps Down as President, Isaac Solomon Appointed Acting President
Caribbean Development Bank announces Dr. Hyginus Leon's departure as President. Isaac Solomon appointed Acting President until new election. Nominations for new President accepted until August 26, 2024.
July 20, 2024
Peta-Lee Blackman of SI Barbados Calls for Community Support in Combating Poverty and Hunger
President of Soroptimist International (SI) – Barbados, Peta-Lee Blackman, urges Barbadians to aid the vulnerable by partnering with organizations like SI Barbados to combat poverty and hunger. Members recently took action by preparing and distributing nutritious breakfast packages to the homeless community.
July 20, 2024
Israel Launches Air Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen Following Tel Aviv Drone Attack
Israel launches air strikes on Houthi movement in Yemen following a drone attack on Tel Aviv. Defence Minister aims to pressure Houthis to stop supporting Palestinians. Strikes hit Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah.
July 20, 2024
Global Airport Outages Cause Delays and Disruption, Passengers Advised to Check for Updates
Global computer system outages cause airport disruptions, affecting journeys with delays and cancellations. Faulty software update by CrowdStrike leads to widespread impact on various services. Lessons learned for future IT system reliability.
July 18, 2024
Bangladesh's Protest Against Job Quota Policy Turns Violent with 13 Killed in Dhaka Clash
Thirteen killed in violent clashes between students and police in Dhaka over government job quotas. Unrest leads to deaths and injuries amid protests against employment policies in Bangladesh.
July 18, 2024
England's Dominance Exposes Disparity: West Indies Seeking More Test Cricket Opportunities
West Indies faced a heavy defeat by England in the first Test, highlighting financial disparities and limited Test match opportunities. Captain Brathwaite emphasizes the need for more Test cricket for his team.
July 18, 2024
Barbadian Racer Zane Maloney Making Waves in the World of Motorsport | Damian Hall/The Voice Online
Zane Maloney, the first Barbadian in Formula 2, aims to make waves in motorsport. With Rodin Motorsport, he showcases talent and determination on the path to Formula 1.
July 18, 2024
New African Import & Export Bank and Blue Green Bank to Boost Barbados' Financial Landscape with Climate-Resilient Investments
The African Import & Export Bank enters Barbados' financial landscape, with the Blue Green Bank (BGB) set to boost climate resilience projects through substantial capitalization and global partnerships, benefiting small businesses in the Caribbean region.
July 17, 2024
Barbados President Dame Sandra Mason's Historic Visit to Panama Strengthens Bilateral Relations
The Embassy of Barbados in Panama welcomed President Dame Sandra Mason on her historic visit, emphasizing Barbadian contributions to Panama's development and cultural ties between the nations.
July 17, 2024
Barbados Light and Power Team Assists Grenlec in Hurricane Beryl Recovery Efforts
Barbados Light and Power (BLPC) team, led by Edward Cummins, supports Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. post-Hurricane Beryl through CARILEC's Disaster Assistance Programme. Regional cooperation and assistance efforts highlighted.