Hinkson calls for ministers to be penalized
Former chairman of the National Conservation Commission (NCC) Edmund Hinkson is demanding the immediate reinstatement of former NCC workers and for action to be taken against Minister of Labour Dr...
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CARICOM leaders react to historic declaration
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have welcomed the new chapter in diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba. CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne...
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Glowing tribute to retiring BDF chaplain
It was a banquet fit for a priest, as the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) paid tribute to its retiring chaplain. Canon DeVere Murrell will on December 31 step down as senior chaplain after 21 years of...
View ArticleNo surprises
The Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) says it is not at all surprised but disappointed to learn that recent “onerous” tax measures announced “as temporary measures” by Minister of...
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Three people missing, including a teenager
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three missing persons, including a teenager, who reportedly left her Carrington Village, St Michael home yesterday around 6 p.m. and has not been...
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The lights of their lives
Despite the harsh economic times and a forecast for an even bleaker 2015, some Barbadians are letting none of this steal their holiday cheer. Some are still sticking to tradition, and going all out...
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Bandits steal Christmas hampers from church
Thieves have put a damper on plans by one church group to spread cheer this Christmas season. On Tuesday night, the bandits broke into the Dayrells Road Gospel Hall, in Christ Church, taking with them...
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NCC layoffs was never a tribunal issue, says Mottley
Leader of the Opposition Mia Mottley believes Prime Minister Freundel Stuart erred when he referred the dismissal of close to 200 workers at the National Conservation Commission (NCC) to the Employment...
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BAJAN GEMS
Cabinet is considering numerous proposals for the takeover of the Hilton Barbados and the GEMS of Barbados hotels, with decisions on the properties likely early in the New Year. Minister of Finance...
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We are jokers!
A former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Finance today suggested that Barbadians were being too soft on officials of the cash-strapped CLICO International Life (CIL), while arguing that those...
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No hope of recovery
Two political pundits see no hope of economic recovery anytime soon and they suggest the ministerial statement delivered by Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler on Tuesday is further proof the island is...
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BES head encouraged by Sinckler’s statement
President of the Barbados Economic Society (BES) Jeremy Stephen says he welcomes news from Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler in his ministerial statement earlier this week that the economy should see...
View ArticleHealth bill
A recent National Health Accounts (NHA) study has shown that Barbados’ total health spend for fiscal year 2012-13 stood at BDS$732.4 million. Chief Health Planner in the Ministry of Health Samuel Deane...
View ArticleReverend Holmes Williams passes away
One of Barbados’ most prominent evangelists Reverend Holmes Williams is dead. The founder and retired senior pastor of the People’s Cathedral passed away just before 11 o’clock this morning at the...
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Estwick: I’m hanging by a string
Outspoken Government Minister Dr David Estwick says he is barely “hanging by a string”, having recently tendered his letter of resignation as chairman of the Infrastructural Committee of Cabinet....
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Yuletide spoiler
The international ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) today threw another spanner in Barbados’ works by lowering this island’s long-term sovereign rating to “B” from “BB-”, while warning...
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Inniss: What rift?
Minister of Commerce and Industry Donville Inniss has downplayed a reported rift between two of his colleagues –– Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler and Minister of Agriculture Dr David Estwick. The...
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CTUSAB puts foot down on Tribunal
The umbrella body for trade unions in Barbados has told the Freundel Stuart Administration it would not be part of any future Employment Rights Tribunal unless it is fully equipped to conduct its work...
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BIDC staff are lauded
The staff of the Barbados Investment & Development Corporation (BIDC) were celebrated today for a job well done. Speaking at the BIDC’s Christmas luncheon and awards ceremony this afternoon,...
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Wanted: Courtrum Tyrone Clarke
Police are seeking your assistance to locate Courtrum Tyrone Clarke, who is wanted in connection with a serious criminal matter. Clarke, 53, resides at St Lawrence, Christ Church. He is about 6 feet...
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