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Not here so!
Artist, Heather-Dawn Scott and John “Tifase” Howell stating why they oppose the former official residence of Barbados’ first Prime Minister, Errol Barrow being leased to the Duke of Edinburgh’s...
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Tourism Ministry working to assist outbound travellers in getting tests
Senator Lisa Cummins, Minister of Tourism and International TransportDespite the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of Tourism and International Transport is committed to ensuring safe,...
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Gov’t willing to discuss hazard pay with unions
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.While the Government is open to discussions with the unions on the matter of hazard pay for various categories of frontline workers, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says...
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Enjoying Errol Barrow Day
Barbadians took time to enjoy some of the beaches on the island.These youngsters had a blast.Yesterday was a quiet day, as many Barbadians stayed at home and enjoyed Errol Barrow Day, while some...
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Professor Beckles: 2020 stretched The UWI to its limit
Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles.Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is calling for a collective effort to make 2021 a...
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PRESSING ISSUE
Dr. Kenneth George, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), has called for all Barbadians to play their part in managing the local mosquito population.IT is not only important to deal with local dengue fever...
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Testing continues on Bank Holiday
Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory was a hive of activity yesterday.While Errol Barrow Day is known as a day of relaxation for Barbadians and visitors alike, this year is unlike any other. The...
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Gov’t has multiple sources, says Bostic
Medical tools presented to Barbados, through the Ministry of Health and Wellness, by the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO).One of the COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test kits presented.IT has been the...
View Article‘24-HOUR HOTLINE WORKING WELL’
THE Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) has been seeing benefits from having a 24-hour hotline in place.SSA Public Relations Officer (PRO), Carl Padmore, said for the past four months the current...
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UNICEF issues call for more investment in child protection programmes
UNICEF Executive Director, Henrietta Fore.By: Regina Selman MooreTHE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is calling for more investment to be poured into child protection programmes that serve to...
View ArticleUse the Caribbean Trade Centre
THE Caribbean Trade Centre (CTC) of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce could be utilised to build a strategy to put the region in a stronger position for negotiating.Councillor Dr. Mathieu...
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Students need more options
Dr. Ronnie Yearwood was the guest speaker for the Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) Errol Barrow Memorial Lecture on Thursday.Every school in Barbados does not need to offer the same educational...
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ENERGY POTENTIAL
Corporate Development and Strategy Divisional Manager of Barbados Port Incorporated, Captain Karl Branch.If needed, the new incinerator system proposed for the Bridgetown Port can be used to convert...
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final voyage
Fitting send off for Lord High Admiral Vernon WatsonMembers of the Barbados Landship Association create the guard of honour as the casket of the late Lord High Admiral Vernon Watson is taken to the...
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Medicinal cannabis industry update: One application in, 15 drafted
Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA).This country’s medicinal cannabis industry has officially been launched and already one...
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Healthy Caribbean Coalition calls for new NCD agenda
President of the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) Sir Trevor Hassell addressing the launch of HCC’s latest report yesterday.The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) is calling for a Transformative New...
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Community spread
Health Minister confirms community transmission, says no need to panicMinister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic.Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, yesterday...
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Changes coming for sugar cane sector
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir.Barbados has exported its last shipment of bulk sugar, and from this year’s crop, the focus will be on direct consumption sugar.That’s according to...
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Money moves
Government urged to capitalise on cash making entities Dr. Ronnie Yearwood, guest speaker for the Democratic Labour Party’s (DLP) Errol Barrow Memorial Lecture.A call has been made for government to...
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Minister: Some normalcy returning to HMP Dodds
Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams.A level of normalcy is returning to Her Majesty’s Prisons Dodds.Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams declared this yesterday during a Covid-19 update at...
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