Bill Withers, the acclaimed 1970s soul singer behind hits Ain’t No Sunshine and Lean On Me has died from heart complications aged 81, his family said.
Year: 2020
Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead at 85; fought virus
Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, has died after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, one of his six sons said late Wednesday. He was 85.
In Panama, coronavirus lockdown means separating men and women
Panama is taking a new — if somewhat unorthodox — measure to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus: separation of the sexes.
Prince Charles To Cover Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s $2.5M Security Costs
It has been reported that Prince Charles is expected to pay Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle’s security costs in the U.S. following their royal family exit in January. According to the new report, the Duke of Cornwall will fork over $2.5 million per year.
Appeal to give special consideration to seniors
An appeal from the Prime Minister to all businesses to give special consideration to locals dependent on the welfare department, in light of the impact of Covid-19.
Jamal Khashoggi: Turkey charges 20 Saudis over journalists’ murder
Turkey has charged 20 suspects over the murder of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in October 2018.
Prince Charles tests positive but ‘remains in good health’
The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus, Clarence House has confirmed.
Dolly Parton Pays Tribute To Late Kenny Rogers: A Big Ol’ Chunk Of My Heart Has Gone With Him
Dolly Parton led stars honoring the late Kenny Rogers, after the country music legend died of natural causes on Friday (March 20) night.
Oprah Winfrey Responds To Viral Rumor She’s Arrested For Sex Trafficking
Oprah Winfrey has been trending on Twitter, but not for a good reason. Social media users have been spreading unconfirmed reports that the media mogul has been arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking.
Assistance to boost response to transnational crime
The capabilities of the Barbados Defense Force, the Police Force, the Prison Service and a number of key government entities to respond to the transnational crime and human trafficking are being boosted.