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NASSCO explains stance on vehicle imports

NASSCO, the island’s official Toyota dealer, sought to clarify the company’s stance on operations in the car market. Managing Director Roger Hill insisted NASSCO had neither complained about the used...

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Owner of Matrix Marketing slapped with a four-year term for stealing from Govt

Perpetrators who steal from the public purse have been warned that they will feel the full brunt of the law once caught. Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell sent the stern warning today as she...

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Journalism stalwart Hoyos lovingly remembered

A collection of lasting memories revealed by loved ones told the story of a life of excellence of publisher, journalist, musician and artist Patrick Hoyos today. In a touching and classy celebration...

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Newly trained technicians to maintain electric buses

The Transport Board’s new fleet of electric buses will be in good hands after employees from its Quality Assurance Department graduated from the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology’s (SJPI)...

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Man falls to his death after being electrocuted

Police are investigating the unnatural death of a 21 year-old man from Baywoods, St. James. About 10:26 a.m. on Saturday, Police in Holetown received a report that a man had fallen from a tree whilst...

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Tribute to Sir Everton Weekes: Climbing to the Top – by CARICOM Chairman

On July 3, 2020, the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community paid tribute to Sir Everton Weekes who died on July 1, 2020, at the age of 95 years. Sir Everton was accorded a...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Twice negative COVID rule pays off for Barbados

The twice-negative COVID test rule put in place for persons arriving Barbados from high risk areas is paying dividends for the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Minister Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey...

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Statement from Professor Sir Hilary Beckles: A New Day in Guyana

The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Professor of Economic History: Sometimes it requires a personal rather than political or professional perspective to see beyond the...

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Hundreds bade farewell to Christoff Griffith

All lenses were on cameraman Christoff Griffith on Saturday. The man who spent almost eight years looking for the perfect shot was the centre of attention immaculately dressed in his favourite colour,...

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Fogging schedule July 13 To 17

The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will continue its fogging exercise in Christ Church, St Michael, and St James this week. On Monday, July 13, areas to be fogged in Christ...

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Man shot by police in Greens

A man was shot by police during an incident at a bar in St George Saturday night, police say. Shortly before 11 pm, police responded to Greens, St George after receiving a report that a man was armed...

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Two people shot at Flash Zone Bar in St Michael

Two people were shot in St Michael early on Sunday, police say. Around 4 am, Black Rock Police personnel along with patrols from CID, District ‘A’ and a Divisional patrol responded to a report of two...

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PM Mottley for Women Rise For All Event

On July 14, the Women Rise for All Event will bring together women from different sectors in recognition of front-line leadership in the on-going COVID-19 crisis and inspiring action to build back...

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Low levels continue to impact some BWA facilities

The Barbados Water Authority is advising customers in some parts of St Lucy, St Peter, St John and St Joseph that they will continue to experience low pressure or water outages as low reservoir levels...

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Symmonds says so far so good as commercial flight returns

The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) officially reopened to commercial air traffic today with the arrival of Air Canada Flight 966 from Toronto at approximately 2:20 p.m. On landing, the 132...

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Travellers satisfied with Barbados’ COVID-19 protocols

The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) has welcomed its first commercial flight in over three months bringing tourists from as far away as Switzerland and reuniting dozens of Barbadians with...

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Two men caught with firearms and ammunition to appear in court

Two 29-year-old young men have been arrested and charged for having in their possession firearms and ammunition and are both expected to appear in the Holetown Magistrate’s Court on today. They are...

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St James men remanded on guns and ammunition charges

  Two St James men were remanded to HMP Dodds today after appearing at the Holetown Magistrate Court before Magistrate Wanda Blair on gun and ammunition charges. Baggio Elson Roberto Roach, 29, of...

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#BTEditorial – Who’s monitoring the visitors?

Barbadians have been known for great ideas. We can develop unlimited solutions for limitless problems. We also have an unusual inclination for finding the problems for every solution. The Government’s...

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Duo clean up their dumping act, authorities satisfied

It took them five days but two men caught on camera illegally dumping coconut shells at a popular beach have paid their dues with an extensive beach clean-up, according to officials from the...

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