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NIS payments soar
PM commends staff as $52 million paid outAccounts clerk Sheldon Blades was presented the coveted Employee of the Year Award.Leisa Wood, received the prestigious Director’s Award during the National...
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70 years of love and service
YWCA of Barbados celebrates milestoneYWCA celebrates 70 years – (From left): Past-President of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), Paige Bryan; Past-President of the YWCA, Marilyn...
View ArticleNIS payments moving online in September
FROM September 1 2020, the National Insurance Department will no longer be printing cheques for short term benefits such as unemployment, maternity and sickness. Transactions will be paid...
View ArticlePandemic hindering HIV and STI response
COVID-19 has created new challenges in the HIV and STI response, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Sub-regional Program Coordinator for the Caribbean, Jessie Schutt-Aine warned. She said that the...
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More awareness needed
Deanne Phillips continues to be a ray of light despite the debilitating effects of Myasthenia Gravis.There is a call for greater awareness in Barbados for Myasthenia Gravis (MG) and it is coming from...
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Ease for motorists
From left: Permanent Secretary Mark Cummins listens while Transport Minister Dr. William Duguid makes a point to Section Leader Richard Wiltshire, Chief Technical Officer for Operations Philip Tudor...
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Work continues on Garrison Savannah track
Maintenance workers planting cuscus grass on the inside rail of the track, which will grow into a natural wind barrier.By: Andre SpringerSince lifting of COVID-19 restrictions commenced, maintenance...
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Ministry suspends issuance of new licence tags
Minister of Transport, Works and Maintenance Dr. William Duguid said the suspension of the distribution of registration stickers will continue.By: Jenique Belgrave Motorists will have to wait a little...
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Possible lifeline for MSMEs
Coordinator of the MSME Unit at the CDB, Lisa Harding.By: Janelle Riley Thornhill There could soon be a programme in place to provide grant funding to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the...
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PdP’s plan for Pelican project
Pelican Village seems to have lost its attraction to visitors, but the PdP will seek to breathe new life into the cultural space.By: Andre Springer Spokesperson for Culture Alan Springer of the...
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Expansion of A&E resuming
A view of workmen on the site of the expansion of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) Renovation and Expansion project. The media was taken on a tour of the...
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Spencer no longer President of BUT
Sean SpencerSEAN Spencer has stepped down from his role as President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT).He made the announcement yesterday morning on his Facebook page where he stated: “I have...
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CARICOM flag raised
Standing united key, says ComissiongBarbados Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), David Comissiong raises the CARICOM flag above Government Headquarters yesterday.The Barbados Ambassador to...
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Sagicor provides boost to COVID-19 screening process
Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. the Honourable Jeffrey Bostic and the rest of the touring team looking at the operations of one of the Thermal Imaging Scanners which was donated to the QEH...
View ArticleRoadworks on Highway One scheduled to begin soon
In just over a month, roadworks for Highway One should commence.Expressing hopes there would be a start to the project in four to five weeks, Minister of Transport, Works and Maintenance Dr. William...
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SCHOOL RECEIVES 15 NEW TABLETS
President of The Rotary Club of Barbados (South), Brian Robinson (left) presents the tablets to Principal of Arthur Smith Primary, Jennifer Hoyte and Class 4 students. In the background stands...
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Teachers recognised for excellent work
The 2019 winners of the Royal Fidelity National Distinguished Teachers’ Awards. From L to R: (top row) Shiome Porte; Walter Harris; Astrid Alleyne; Cynara Colucci-Francis; (middle row) Shantel Lynch;...
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Veteran business journalist Patrick Hoyos has died
The late Patrick Hoyos.THE close-knit media fraternity has once again been thrown into mourning with news of the passing of veteran business journalist Patrick Hoyos.Brother Tony Hoyos made the...
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Levels lowering at Bowmanston
Dr. John Mwansa (left) showing Minister of Energy and Water Resources Wilfred Abrahams the mark where the water levels were back in November.By: Michael PhillipsBarbados is in dire need of some...
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Liquidation Center court case adjourned
A view of the Liquidation Centre site.The court case surrounding the Liquidation Centre is adjourned until August 24th.The property on Bay Street, St. Michael, which was formerly owned by the...
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