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Red Cross receives aid for families
RBC Royal Bank, RBC Dominion Securities and RBC Capital Markets (“RBC”) announced a donation of BDS$106,000 to the Barbados Red Cross Society. RBC’s donation will be used by the Red Cross Society to...
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Common Entrance still on for July 28
The Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination (BSSEE), popularly known as the Common Entrance exam, will be held as scheduled on Wednesday, July 28. Senior Education Officer for Examinations,...
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NSC seeking certified swim instructors
The National Sports Council (NSC) is seeking suitably qualified/certified swim instructors for the Swim 4 Life programme beginning in August. Interested persons are asked to submit their applications...
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Invitation to register as electors
As part of the continuing process of updating the Register of Electors, a call is going out for all registered electors whose registered addresses have been changed to complete the Change of Residence...
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Walcott underscores importance of discipline within RBPF
Maintaining discipline within the Royal Barbados Police Force must be supported at all levels, if the rule of law is to be respected by both citizens, and officers. This was the view shared by...
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BVTB’s student complement down 50 per cent due to pandemic
The student complement of the Barbados Vocational Training Board (BVTB) has been reduced by 50 per cent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during the Board’s Virtual Graduation class 2019-2020,...
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Fogging schedule for July 19 – 23
The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Vector Control Unit will continue its fogging programme in the parish of St George over the coming days. The fogging team will visit Glebe Land #1 to #6, Rowans...
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Barbados issues statement on situation in Cuba
Statement by Senator Dr Jerome X Walcott, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade: On Sunday, July 11, 2021, a series of street protests took place in Havana and several other Provinces in the...
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BWA experiences technical issues at its Fort George facility
The Barbados Water Authority advises residents of some St Michael, Christ Church and St George districts that it experienced some technical issues at its Fort George facility overnight, which caused...
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New Co-operative Society for Sport in Barbados
Barbados is set to have a new sport-related co-operative structure – the Barbados Sport Co-operative Society Limited (BSCSL). This new Society aims to create a space for members to thrive while...
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UPP elects new executive committee
The United Progressive Party (UPP) held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday July 17, and elected Wayne T. Griffith as the Chairman to function from 2021 to 2022. Griffith previously served as the...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Seven new cases, 152 in isolation
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has identified seven new COVID-19 cases – three females and four males. The number of tests conducted on Saturday, July 17 is 1,074. There are 152 people in...
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WORLD – Lewis Hamilton racially abused online after British GP win
SOURCE: The Guardian – Motor racing star Lewis Hamilton has been targeted by racist abuse online after winning the British Grand Prix over the weekend. The seven-times world champion celebrated a...
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St Philip man to appear in court on multiple charges
A St Philip man will face multiple charges in connection with the July 10 house fire at 1st Avenue, Chapman Lane, The City, St Michael that claimed the life of one woman and left two others...
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#DisasterPreparedness – What to do when a hurricane watch is given
A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area and is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds. It is during...
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Accused burglars to appear in court
Two men charged with aggravated burglary at Saving Plus, Rock Dundo, St Michael are set to appear in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court, St Michael today. They are 21-year-old Michael Lee Yearwood...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: 11 new cases, 151 in isolation
Eleven new COVID-19 cases, five females and six males, were diagnosed by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. A total of 739 tests were carried out on Sunday, July 18. There are currently 151...
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Update: St Philip murder accused remanded to HMP Dodds
Brian Oneal Brown, 33, of Eastbourne #1, St Philip was today remanded to HMP Dodds when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes. Brown is charged with the murder of Janice Mitchell, 58, of 1st...
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Update: Accused burglars remanded
Michael Lee Yearwood, 21, of 7th Avenue New Orleans St Michael and Kareem Onan Vaughn, 26, of Literary Row, St Michael were today remanded to HMP Dodds when they appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian...
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St Matthias Magistrates’ Courts to reopen tomorrow
The public is advised that the Magistrates’ Courts at the St. Matthias Complex (District ‘A’ Civil and District ‘C’) will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday July 20. Any inconvenience which was caused by the...
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