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Chance for small hotels to benefit from Welcome Stamp
by Marlon Madden The man behind the idea for the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp initiative is urging small hoteliers who continue to experience low occupancy levels to make changes to their operation...
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Two doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca shots effective against Delta variant: study
SOURCE:REUTERS: – Two doses of Pfizer (PFE.N) or AstraZeneca’s (AZN.L) COVID-19 vaccine are nearly as effective against the highly transmissible Delta coronavirus variant as they are against the...
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Agriculture group to seek coverage for farmers
by Marlon Madden Farmers across Barbados are in line to have their operations insured. Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) James Paul told Today’s BUSINESS he has started...
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by Marlon Madden He has always been successful at getting jobs since he graduated from college, but he has never been successful at keeping them. This was not because he was bad at what he did or...
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DLP wants better for short-term workers with no NIS
The Democratic Labour Party is concerned that many Barbadians who have found short-term employment and are on Government’s payroll will not be eligible for National Insurance (NIS) benefits. That’s...
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Murder accused remanded
Kelvin Omar Browne has been remanded to HMP Dodds after appearing before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the No. 1 District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court today. Browne, 41, of Ashdeane Village, Black Rock, St...
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Call for details on $60 million IDB loan
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) wants to know the status of an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) $60 million dollar loan. The loan is to support Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSME),...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: 17 new cases, 173 in isolation
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has recorded 17 new COVID-19 cases, seven females and ten males. The number of tests carried out on Wednesday, July 21 is 1,336. There are currently 173...
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Insurance sector sees room for more private/public collaboration
by Marlon Madden President of the General Insurance Association of Barbados (GIAB) Randy Graham is expressing satisfaction that the insurance climate in Barbados remains robust and well regulated....
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Invitation for Barbadian start-up businesses
Tech Beach Retreat is accepting applications for the second cohort of its start-up accelerator program, TBR LAB. The program will take place from September 10 to November 5, 2021 and offers another...
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Second ODI in Barbados suspended after positive Covid test
SOURCE: CRIC INFO – The second ODI in Barbados was suspended moments before the first ball was due to be bowled after reports of a positive Covid test emerged. A short while later a CWI spokesman...
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Women assume major roles in the Red Cross
For the first time in its history, the Barbados Red Cross Society (BRCS) has a female Director-General at its helm. The long-anticipated appointment of Danielle Toppin to the role fills the space left...
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More selflessness, less selfishness – PM Mottley
Prime Minister Mia Mottley extends best wishes to the Muslim community as they celebrate Eid al-Adha. Below is the Prime Minister’s full statement: “This week, as members of the Islam faith celebrate...
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PM Mottley pays tribute to supercentenarian Melville Williams on his passing
Barbados’ oldest man Melville Williams has died at the age 0f 111. Prime Minister Mia Mottley described him as an outstanding Barbadian as she extended condolences to his family and loved ones. Below...
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NUPW to decide next move
The National Council of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) will be exploring all its options in wake of the court’s decision to reinstate Akanni McDowall as a member of the union and to allow...
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Embattled president quiet on his next move
Suspended president of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) Akanni McDowall can run for re-election after all. Furthermore, the High Court has put on hold any union election for a new executive...
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New president could be chosen as barven members remain at odds with leader
Fed up with disgruntled members levelling accusations at him, president of the Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors and Entrepreneurs (BARVEN), Alister Alexander, will give the membership an...
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QEH Laundry department affected by coronavirus cases
Two members of the Laundry Department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19, hospital authorities revealed Thursday. While a contact tracing exercise revealed 36 primary and...
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No monetary incentives for vaccine
Co-coordinator of the national vaccination campaign, Dr Elizabeth Ferdinand, has poured cold water on the idea of offering financial incentives to Barbadians to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Reflecting on...
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UWI enrolment numbers still on the rise
The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus is on course to surpass the student enrolment of about 6 000 it had last year, which would mean three straight years of increased enrolment. At...
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