A new Health of the Nation Survey will be conducted this year to get a fix on Barbados’ growing non-communicable disease (NCD) epidemic, which accounts for 80 per cent of deaths on the island, health minister Davidson Ishmael has announced.
Putin Would Breach Ukraine Deal If It Is Not Defended, Says PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin would breach a peace deal with Ukraine if it is not defended, Sir Keir Starmer has said, after attending a meeting of senior military leaders in London.
Coventry Elected First Female IOC President As Coe Beaten
Kirsty Coventry hopes her election as the first female and African president of the International Olympic Committee – beating six male candidates including Britain’s Lord Coe – sends a “powerful signal”.
Pardison Fontaine Confirms Breakup with Jada Kingdom
Rapper Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine has confirmed his breakup with dancehall artist Jada Kingdom after months of speculation.
Mariah Carey Shuts Down Muni Long Criticism Following Tribute Performance
Mariah Carey swiftly silenced critics after social media erupted over her reaction to Muni Long’s tribute performance of “We Belong Together” at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Jonathan Majors Confirms Marriage To Meagan Good
It’s official: Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good have tied the knot.
Pardi Confirms Separation from Jada Kingdom
Rapper Pardison Fontaine has officially confirmed his split from Jada Kingdom, ending weeks of speculation.
Miley Cyrus Denied In Attempt To Dismiss Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘Flowers’
A judge has denied Miley Cyrus’ request to dismiss the copyright lawsuit claiming that her 2023 smash “Flowers” was copying Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.”
Bounty Killer Returns to the U.S. After 15 Years, Dancehall Community Erupts in Celebration
After a 15-year ban, Dancehall icon Bounty Killer has officially returned to the United States.
UN Says Worker Killed In Gaza As Israeli Air Strikes Resume
The UN says that one of its workers has been killed and others injured after a compound in Gaza was damaged on Wednesday, adding that the circumstances of the incident remain unclear.