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no double tax for Barbadians
Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn.By: Cara L. Jean-BaptisteAccording to one Government official, Barbadians will not be double taxed when the value added tax (VAT) on online...
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Prof. Kamau Brathwaite laid to rest
The casket bearing the body of the late Professor Kamau Brathwaite as it was carried out of the church.“A titan of post colonial literature”, “a quiet revolutionary” and “an iconic Barbadian...
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QEH committed to fighting preventable blindness
The QEH’s Communications Specialist, Lyn-Marie Deane, reading the Executive Chairman Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland’s speech yesterday.Glaucoma and cataract remain the leading causes of blindness globally,...
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Opposition Office being relocated
Leader of the Opposition, Bishop Joseph Atherley and his assistant, Erskine Branch, at the Worthing Corporate Centre yesterday.Barbados Defence Force officers were hard at work yesterday moving...
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Nursery students celebrate Africa
Students of Maria Holder Nursery School at Sharon, St Thomas celebrated African Awareness Month with an exciting showcase yesterday.The little ones at Maria Holder Nursery School at Sharon, St. Thomas...
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Holetown Festival Tattoo a hit
Dynasty Cheer Academy in full flight.Members of the Canine division of the RBPF demonstrated the skills and control they had with their dogs.Members of the Royal Barbados Police Force played...
View ArticleSickness claims concerning
Fast growing sickness claims and related health care costs in this region, if not contained, will likely put the sustainability of social security organisations in the region at great risk.That is...
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Holetown festival holds street fair
Adriana Seymour’s baskets made from recycled paper received some attention.Known as the best fair in the West, Holetown Festival did not disappoint.Hundreds of tourists and locals alike flocked to the...
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Date announced
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir.This year’s sugar harvest will start tomorrow, February 24 and if all goes well, 93 000 tonnes of sugar cane are expected to be sent to the...
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Africa Day celebrations at Milton Lynch Primary
The Mother Sally from the Haynesville Community Group was a hit with the boys at the Milton Lynch Primary during their African Awareness Day celebrations on Friday.In celebration of Black History...
View ArticleMentors needed in schools
At the secondary school level there is a crying need for mentors.That’s the firm belief of retired educator Jeff Broomes, who wants to see persons give back to their former school and our country by...
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‘REMAIN FAITHFUL’
Barbados Regiment marks 72 yearsMinister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, took the salute as Barbados Defence Force soldiers march past his position following the Colours to Church...
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BACA officially launched
Work has begun to support creative and cultural practitioners From left: BACA President Sean “Apache” Carter with Vice President Tamara ‘Queen T’ Boyce, Andre ‘Apollo’ Layne and Assistant Secretary...
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Brathwaite: Stop paying lip service
Former Attorney General, Adriel Brathwaite.FORMER Attorney General, Adriel Brathwaite, yesterday said that paying lip service to deal with crime is not the way to go either at the local or regional...
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Curb obesity with policy
Chief Executive Officer of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB), Michelle DanielChief Executive Officer of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB), Michelle Daniel is urging...
View ArticleWater push with Hydrate Barbados programme
ONE industry leader wants to bring fresh purified drinking water to a number of schools and public locations across Barbados.Sales Executive of Newport Water, Fabian McDowald, who is responsible for...
View ArticleQEH prepared
THE Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is well equipped to treat eye disorders that arise in this country and the wider region.That’s according to Executive Chairman of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital,...
View ArticleBBC: No price hike
General Manager of the Barbados Bottling Company Limited (BBC), Andre Thomas, says there is no immediate plans for a hike in price on soft drinks and products the company produces.His comments came...
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Kooyman gives support
During and official ceremony, Kooyman made a substantial donation to Slow Food Barbados and the Barbados Alliance To End Homelessness. From left: Stefon Barker Slow Food Barbados Ambassador; Slow Food...
View ArticleStart-up companies advised to use social media
IF you are building a business, you must have social media. Founder of the Beverly Hills Cannabis Club, Cheryl Shuman, gave this advice during Day 2 of the Business of Cannabis yesterday.She revealed...
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