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Airline hoping to link families and businesses
Cheaper air travel and improved cargo service are among the plans for Barbados as InterCaribbean Airways seeks to expand air links between Bridgetown and other regional destinations. In addition,...
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Throne Speech mystery
Political scientists appear baffled by the rationale and direction of the Mia Mottley administration ahead of the Governor General’s Throne Speech next week, describing it as an unusual development....
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Sandals reopens
Sandals Barbados officially welcomed its first guests on Thursday, following a near six-month closure. Just after 4 p.m., a Rolls Royce glided through the resort’s entrance with an excited UK couple...
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Social workers needed in COVID-19 times
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a call for greater emphasis to be given to the placement of social workers in schools for the start of the new academic year. Additionally, says President...
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Former deputy COP speaks out after court ruling
The retired deputy police commissioner whose public statement was at the centre of a successful law suit filed against the Royal Barbados Police Force and the Attorney General’s office is defending his...
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Decision on job cuts at GCG Group coming soon
by Emmanuel Joseph Anxious workers at a leading provider of airline, industrial and event catering services will soon know whether they will be on the breadline. The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU),...
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Rogers, Haynes remanded in connection with Haynesville shooting
Terrlle Tyreesse Rogers, 21, and Kemal Richardo Haynes, 20, have been jointly charged with serious bodily harm and affray in a shooting in Haynesville, St James, on August 29. Rogers was also charged...
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Mauricio J. Claver-Carone Elected IDB President
Mauricio J. Claver-Carone was elected President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today during an electronic meeting of the Bank’s Board of Governors. He will take office on October 1, 2020,...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: One new case, six recoveries
One new case of COVID-19 has been recorded among the 346 tests completed by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory yesterday. This brings the number of confirmed cases to 181, comprising 94...
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Flash flood warning in effect for eastern and east-central districts
This alert message is valid from 3.20 p.m. and will be terminated at 6 p.m. or sooner if conditions warrant. A Flash-Flood Warning is issued when flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short...
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Antigua and Barbuda congratulates new IDB President
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has congratulated Mauricio Claver-Carone on his election today as the new President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The election by the...
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Junction Improvement Project to bring easier traffic flow
Within a matter of weeks, there should be an easier traffic flow at Fordes Road and Rendezvous Hill, St Michael, and immediate areas, when the ongoing Junction Improvement Project is completed. During...
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100 to choose house lots soon
Before the end of the 2020, some 100 Barbadians who were successful at today’s land fair at Lancaster, St James will receive the opportunity to choose their lots. During a brief groundbreaking ceremony...
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Fogging Schedule September 14 – 18
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness continues its fogging exercise this week in St Peter, St James, St Michael and Christ Church. On Monday, September 14, The Risk, Johnson...
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Regional leaders give commitment to write off debt owed by LIAT
Antigua Breaking News (ABN) — A number of regional leaders have given their commitment to write of debts owed to them by LIAT — which is now in Administration — Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed...
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PAHO encourages communities to support people in coping with the COVID-19...
Communities should support their members to help them cope with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, said the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) ahead of the launch of its annual Wellness Week...
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Flash-Flood Warning in effect for north-western and northern districts
A Flash-Flood Warning is in effect for north-western and northern districts. This alert message is valid from 10:45 am and will be terminated at 6 pm or sooner if conditions warrant. A Flash-Flood...
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Low water pressure or outages for several areas
The Barbados Water Authority wishes to advise residents and businesses in St James, that on Monday, September 14, it will be conducting emergency repairs to a 16-inch burst in Jamestown Park, St...
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Heavy rainfall leaves communities flooded
Heavy rainfall has left several communities in St Peter and St Andrew flooded. Member of Parliament Colin Jordan and personnel from the Disaster Emergency Department are touring sections of St Peter to...
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Flash Flood and Severe-Thunderstorm Warning discontinued
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has discontinued the flash flood and severe-thunderstorm warning effective immediately. This is the final message from the BMS on this event. The post Flash...
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