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No Ebola symptoms

The management company for the ship that Minister of Tourism Richard Sealy said was blocked from entering because two crew members had Eloba-like symptoms has insisted that the men only showed signs of...

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SWEET PUMPKIN SURPRISE

Call her Farmer Crichlow. At just ten-years-old, Shakayla Crichlow, a pupil of St. Philip Primary School, has green fingers and she’s already reaping big rewards. Here, she proudly displays her near...

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Barrack getting $8 million more

Building contractor Al Barrack has so far received $5 million from the Government and is in line to receive another $8 million. Al Barrack This assurances from Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler, who...

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BCC and NUPW dispute before Labour Department

There were marathon talks at the Labour Department this evening as Chief Labour Officer Vincent Burnett was locked in negotiations with the management of the Barbados Community College (BCC) and the...

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MINUS TWO

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB) has called on Government to move with urgency to address the island’s economic woes and to improve its governance structures. ICAB President...

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Budget plan

With close to $2 billion in tax exemptions already identified, Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler has given his clearest indication to date of what will be a major focus of his upcoming budget...

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Overhaul it!

The International Monetary Fund has called for sweeping changes to Barbados’ tax system. The proposals for reform are contained in a 68-page report entitled Tax Reform Roadmap For Simplicity And...

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$4 billion strong

Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler says there’s no need to worry about the financial state of the island’s National Insurance Scheme (NIS), which he describes as sound. Speaking on state television...

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Sinckler backs Worrell

Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler says this country should hold on to Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Dr Delisle Worrell, especially since other countries would like to “grab him”. Dr DeLisle...

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NATIONAL PRIDE

The Frank Worrell roundabout at the bottom of University Hill, St Michael, is a picture of luminary beauty as Barbados upholds one of its recent traditions of Independence. Every year roundabouts...

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Not convinced

Despite fresh assurances this week that the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is sound, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB) is not convinced that the statutory corporation is being...

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St Thomas residents to get relief from B’s

Residents of Cane Garden, St Thomas, who have been complaining for some time about the presence of a recycling plant in their area, could soon be breathing a sigh of relief. That’s because the...

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BCC LIGHT

Relief is on the way for Barbados Community College (BCC) part-time staff who have not been paid since August. They will get their outstanding monies in another week, under to a deal reached between...

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BLP battle on

The defamation lawsuit filed by St Andrew member of parliament George Payne against his Opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) colleague Edmund Hinkson is moving ahead. And standing firmly in Payne’s...

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High alert

The controversial isolation unit at Enmore is now ready to accept patients, but it will deal with Ebola cases only. The Ministry of Health made the announcement this afternoon as Acting Minister of...

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Level the playing field

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says a thorough review of Barbados’ system of taxation is definitely in order.  Among the specific areas identified by the fund for urgent adjustment is that of...

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So much garbage, says Abrahams

The Opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) is calling for a solution to the garbage collection problems and overgrown bush across the country as a matter or urgency. Failing which, Shadow Minister of...

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PAHO: Take charge of Ebola risk

As Barbados and the rest of the region continue to intensify their fight against the Chikungunya outbreak and prepare for a possible Ebola occurrence, calls are being made for clear and consistent...

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Parkinson concerns over to ministry

Resolving teacher grievances at the Parkinson Memorial Secondary School is now in the hands of the Ministry of Education. Following a two-and-a-half hour meeting with 15 teachers from the Pine, St...

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Teachers stand firm on centre relocation

Despite welcoming the news that the controversial isolation unit at the Enmore Centre will not be used to treat patients with infectious, airborne illnesses, parents and teachers of the Ursuline...

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