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Man in custody in connection with fatal house fire
Police are said to be questioning a man in connection with last Saturday’s fire at a house in 1st Avenue, Chapman Lane, The City, St Michael that claimed the life of one woman and left two others...
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Stabbing suspect sought
The search is on for a man who was involved in an altercation at Ashdeane Village, Black Rock, St Michael Wednesday, that allegedly ended in the death of a young male. Just after 12:05 p.m., police...
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Air links with Middle East, Africa on the horizon
Barbados could soon be establishing air links with the Middle East and Africa, Minister of Tourism and International Transport Lisa Cummins has revealed. She also disclosed that her Ministry would be...
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Chairman of Intimate Hotels says new game plan urgent
With some small hotels struggling to keep their doors open as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chairman of Intimate Hotels of Barbados (IHB) Mahmood Patel says urgent steps need to be...
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Small hotels moving forward with co-op to cut costs
The Intimate Hotels of Barbados (IHB) has embarked on a major study that is expected to inform several decisions of small hoteliers in the future. At the same time, officials have indicated that the...
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No ease in garbage situation
A Jordan, St George resident is questioning why the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) is taking a hands-off approach to an illegal dumping issue in his area. Andrew Hemsley says he is fed up with the...
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House repairs programme picking up
Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance Dr William Duguid says Government is moving full steam ahead to repair and rebuild houses damaged by the recent freak storm and Hurricane Elsa. However,...
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Bajans urged to explore Jamaica, T&T stock markets
by Marlon Madden Barbadians are being encouraged to take advantage of investment opportunities on the stock markets in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, where trading is more vibrant. Delivering the...
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Funding blues for fisheries sector
by Marlon Madden Barbados has recently been denied financing for its fisheries sector, prompting Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy Kirk Humphrey to issue a call for the island’s...
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Hydroponics systems can improve food security
by Marlon Madden One of Barbados’ newest entrepreneurs is on a mission to put a dent in the island’s massive food import bill and help improve food security. Through the use of new and innovative...
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Professor Persaud pushes disaster clause
A key advisor to Prime Minister Mia Mottley is touting greater use of disaster clauses in debt financing, particularly for developing countries in the Caribbean. Professor Avinash Persaud, who recently...
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COVID-19 Update: 17 new cases, 116 in isolation
Seventeen COVID-19 cases, eight males and nine females, have been identified by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The facility conducted 1,203 tests on Wednesday, July 14. There are...
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CEO says it’s vital to export products and services
by Marlon Madden The new head of the island’s export promotion agency is promising to ramp up efforts to get more small businesses focusing on reaching a global market with locally made products....
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Cyber attack warning to businesses
Barbadian enterprises have been advised that hackers are not interested in whether businesses are small our large, brand named or new obscure, they are all vulnerable to cyber attacks. This caution has...
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FTC backs Goddard’s acquisition of Seawell Air Services
The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has given the green light to the Goddard Enterprises Limited-owned GCG for takeover of Seawell Air Services, previously owned by the Massy Group. Moreover, the...
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Simpson is new ICAC president
KINGSTON – Barbadian accounting professional and entrepreneur, Simpson is new ICAC presidentSimpson is new ICAC presidentSimpson is new ICAC president, has been appointed as President of the Institute...
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Sandals staffers promoted through the development
Two deserving Sandals Barbados Resort and Spa team members have been promoted within the Sandals chain as the company continues to inspire homegrown talent for key positions and upward mobility. They...
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Barbados updates travel protocols; accepts mixed vaccines
The Government of Barbados’ continues to review and update its travel protocols for entry into the country. The latest update, effective July 16, 2021, will allow for travellers with mixed vaccines to...
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Republic of Korea’s Ambassador bids farewell
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr. Jerome Walcott, looks forward to enhanced bilateral relations between Barbados and the Republic of Korea. He conveyed this sentiment during a...
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NCSA concerned about children and online gaming
The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) has expressed concern over the number of hours spent by children playing online games. And, Deputy Manager of the NCSA, Troy Wickham, is urging parents to...
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