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Princess Margaret School celebrates Arbor Day
Second former, Raniko Daisley (second from left), placing the Neem Tree into the ground. He is assisted by members of the Eastern Orators Toastmasters Club and Melissa Savoury-Gittens (front right)....
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Barbados is using a tariff code that is over 10 years old.Acknowledging that the situation is not ideal, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler, has announced that a new code...
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Staffing challenges plaguing Customs
Some of the members of the Barbados Customs Brokers and Clerks Association, who attended yesterday’s meeting.Dwindling staffing levels at the Customs Department continue to be a headache for...
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STILL PENDING
Way forward for Customs Department to be known soonMinister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Christopher Sinckler (centre), engaging several members of the Barbados Customs Brokers and Clerks...
View ArticlePM Skerrit makes passionate plea for Dominica
PRIME Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, has made an impassioned plea to the United Nations for help for his homeland and the rest of the islands in the Caribbean that were severely affected by...
View ArticleInniss willing to start talks on rebuilding
By: Patricia ThangarajThere are several opportunities available for Barbadian business people to help their neighbouring islands rebuild after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, respectively, ravished...
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A hard lesson
Acting Prime Minister Richard Sealy holds hands with Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism Irene Sandiford-Garner (to his right) and former head of the Barbados Worker’s Union, Senator Sir...
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USEFUL TOOL
CLEF undertakes pepper spray project in BarbadosPresident and Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Law Enforcement Foundation (CLEF), David Watson, speaking at yesterday’s press conference. Looking...
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SJPP celebrates 48th anniversary
From left: Principal of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic (SJPP), Hector Belle; Chairman Desmond Browne; Registrar Hyacinth Collymore; SJPP Curriculum Development Officer Audrey Jones-Drayton;...
View ArticleBuilding more resilient digital systems vital
During the past few weeks the devastation of Hurricane Irma and Maria has reminded us of the fragility of our built infrastructure. This was the assessment made by Dr. Stephen L. Boyce, Programme...
View ArticlePrison break in Dominica
Four escaped; two shot and being treatedTHE military might sent to Dominica from across the region following the passage of Hurricane Maria, were immediately tasked to stamp out the looting and other...
View ArticlePM Skerrit outlines 24/7 recovery effort ahead
A COMPREHENSIVE update on the current conditions in Dominica, the concerted relief efforts on the ground and the way forward were outlined by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit during an hour-long press...
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Community Online Platform Systems launched
Ambassador to CARICOM, Robert ‘Bobby’ Morris.THE Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat has launched four online platforms. These online platforms have been developed to help make the benefits of...
View ArticleSMEAR CAMPAIGN
THE island’s upcoming general elections is shaping up to be one of the “nastiest” ever, believes one government minister.Finance Minister, Christopher Sinckler, made this clear as he addressed the...
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Ellerslie marks 51st anniversary
Principal of the Ellerslie Secondary School, Lt. Col. Errol Brathwaite.Students of the Ellerslie Secondary School listening to the sermon at their school’s 51st Anniversary Thanksgiving Service held at...
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Minister of Finance speaks on trade unions
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Chris Sinckler.Finance Minister, Chris Sinckler, is questioning the stance of some of this island’s trade unions in recent months.Delivering remarks during...
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Alexandra School Alumni Association celebrates
President of the ASAA Felicia Sue making a presentation to Reverend Michael Gulstone of the Speightstown Church of the Nazarene.Members of the ASAA in the congregation of the Speightstown Church of the...
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get on board
Schools urged to support efforts targeting youth entrepreneurshipKeith Miller, Founding Member of the Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation (BEF) and Champion of the BEF’s Education & Talent...
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Williams Industries donates over $300 000 to D’ca relief effort
Workers at H&B Hardware loading wheelbarrows and lumber on to a truck to be taken to the Bridgetown Port to be shipped to Dominica.WILLIAMS Industries Group is making a substantial donation of over...
View ArticleProper plan required
AN Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) believes strongly that Government needs a more sustainable plan to address overgrown lots across the country.St. George South MP, Dwight Sutherland, made the...
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