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Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:28:41 +0000
Valentino, Italian haute couture ’emperor’ who painted fashion red, dies at age 93
 A mix of carmine and scarlet, with a hint of orange – a new hue, inspired by an elderly woman at Barcelona’s opera house, whose elegance struck a young Valentino Garavani. The colour, introduced to the fashion world several years la...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:08:48 +0000
Wanted: Turvy Frederick
The Barbados Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance in locating Turvy Frederick, wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Frederick’s last known address is Barbarees Hill, St. Michael. He is described as...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:52:11 +0000
Man charged with firearm and ammunition offences
Police have arrested and formally charged 28-year-old Akym Gentile Pollard of Gemswick, St. Philip, for firearm-related offences committed on January 16. Pollard faces charges of possession of two firearms and possession of 22 rounds of ammunition. H...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:41:53 +0000
Three parties unite to form coalition ahead of February general election
Three political parties have banded together to form a coalition to contest the February 2026 General Election. The Conservative Barbados Leadership Party (CBLP), the United Progressive Party (UPP) and the New National Party (NNP) have formed the Peo...

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:35:37 +0000
Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, Jamaican music icon and Third World co-founder, dies at 69
Stephen “Cat” Coore, co-founder of legendary reggae band Third World and one of Jamaica’s most respected musicians, has died. The iconic guitarist passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, according to a statement from his publicist. He was 69. C...

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