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Kneeling in solidarity
Petula Ashby (Christ Church Parish Church) kneeling with her dog Zoe.Yesterday at 11 a.m. found a number of individuals ‘taking the knee’ in memory of George Floyd, whose funeral service was about to...
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Straughn: CBC must come into the 21st century
Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn. THERE will be further reforms to be taken at the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).So says Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn,...
View ArticlePrepare for seasonal threats, says PAHO director
Yesterday, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), urged the region to prepare for the formidable challenge of the weather, which could worsen the COVID-19...
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BSTU president reports second day went ‘smoothly’
President of the Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU), Mary Redman.PRESIDENT of the Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU), Mary Redman, reported that things went smoothly yesterday, after...
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Atherley calls for equal time for Opposition voices
Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley.THE Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is owned by the people of Barbados, not by the government of the day, Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley made...
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ICAB: Swift action needed on Auditor General’s report
Lydia McCollin - ICAB President. The Auditor General’s Report 2019 reflects recurring issues on Government’s financial reporting that we have seen in the past years. However, through two special...
View ArticleAmendment to Income Tax Act passed
Government yesterday passed an amendment to the Income Tax Act to make changes to the taxation of life insurance companies operating in this country.Speaking yesterday in the House of Assembly as he...
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NCF has high hopes for National Training Programme
Carol Roberts-Reifer, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation (NCF).The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has high hopes for its proposed National Training Programme, which will...
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Four cases come home
Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health and Wellness Dr. Arthur Phillips (left) and Dr Corey Forde (right) look on as Minister of Health and Wellness Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic addressed members...
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Tourism sector’s recovery high on BHTA’s agenda
New Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), Geoffrey Roach.By: Regina Selman MooreThe BHTA team has been heavily involved with the Tourism Task Force set up by the Government of...
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Senator Drakes supports amendments
Opposition Senator Crystal DrakesOPPOSITION Senator Crystal Drakes says she supports the changes made to the Stamp Duties (Amendment) Bill 2020 and the Registration of Judgments (Amendment), which were...
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‘Energy Group’ donates masks to schools
Chief Education Officer (Ag.) Joy Adamson (left) accepts the donation on behalf of the Ministry of Education from Minister of Energy and Water Resources Wilfred Abrahams.The return to school is...
View ArticleFURTHER EASE
Monday reopening for all businessesBy: Jenique BelgraveALL businesses around this island have been given the green light to restart operations come Monday, under strict health protocols. Meanwhile,...
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Separate Creative Economy and Sports, says Springer
Opposition People’s Party for Democracy and Development (PdP) spokesperson for Culture, Alan Springer (second from right), explained that the Ministry of Creative Economy and Culture should be detached...
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Consultation on reopening of borders next week
Island to receive spruce up, says PMPrime Minister Mia Amor Mottley addressing the nation last night.A number of Barbadian artistes are featured in the song ‘This is Who We Are’, which debuted last...
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Permission granted
B’dians to march tomorrow in solidarity with Black Lives Matter global movementGeneral Secretary of the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration (CMPI), David Denny.BARBADIANS are being urged to...
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Safe reopening of economy essential
Mr. Lars Johansen, Director a.i. of the International Labour Organisation’s Office for the Caribbean.AS countries across the region seek to reopen for business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, they must...
View ArticleHyacinth Stoute wins Kregg Nurse Memorial Scholarship
Despite physical challenges, Hyacinth Stoute has remained optimistic and determined to pursue her career goals. In 2010, at the age of 41, she operated a thriving catering business. She was passionate...
View ArticleAPTO chairman not happy
THE move to use coaches and taxis in the public transportation system to provide service due to COVID-19 restrictions is still not sitting well with owners of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs). Chairman...
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HOTEL PROJECT RESUMES
Senior Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Arthur Phillips and China’s Ambassador to Barbados, Yan Xiusheng, during their presentation of the supplies yesterday at DHL.Work has...
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