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PAHO Director’s stark message to unvaccinated Caribbean people
The spike in COVID-19 cases in the region has alarmed the head of the Pan American Health Organisation, who warned that Caribbean nationals who do not get vaccinated are “playing with fire”, risking...
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Dems deny role in Ellis’ pick as new COVID spokesman
Democratic Labour Party (DLP) president Verla DePeiza on Tuesday sought to distance her party from the Government’s decision to hire the retired veteran journalist, David Ellis, as its COVID Public...
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Money coming to census workers
The frustratingly long wait for payment should soon be at an end for some contractors attached to the 2020 Population and Housing Census. The assurance has come from Minister in the Ministry of...
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‘Improper decision’, says BDF captain
The decision by Barbados Defence Force (BDF) Private Raheem Reeves to leave his post to go home to cook is unprecedented. That is according to head of the Health Services Platoon at the BDF, Captain...
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Bajans have their say on Ellis’ appointment
Some Barbadians appear to have no problem with the appointment of former journalist David Ellis as COVID-19 public advisor. But while some see it as an important choice of a credible and trusted voice...
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CTUSAB complains over labour confab ‘snub’
The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) has cried foul over its exclusion from the Barbadian delegation to this year’s International Labour Conference. And the trade...
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Leaders, worried by ‘critical’ COVID-19 surge
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders met in an emergency session on Monday to reach out for international help, alarmed at a “critical” spike in coronavirus illness and deaths as the viral infection...
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Body discovered at Murphy’s Pasture
Police are on the scene at Murphy’s Pasture where a body has been discovered at a house nearby (More details as they come to hand.) The post Body discovered at Murphy’s Pasture appeared first on...
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$10,000 up for grabs in Arbour Day tree-planting contest
As National Arbour Day approaches, the Ministry of Environment and National Beautification has launched an island-wide tree planting competition that will see the first-place winner winning $7,000....
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Bajan artiste pursuing Grammy nomination
The debut album from Barbadian Kristina Murrell has received the Hollywood Music in Media Awards’ (HMMA) recognition and the artiste is seeking her first Grammy nomination.In early August, the list of...
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Bajan businessman gives back to Dominican hospital
Barbadian businessman Kirk Dawson of 13° North Productions, recently donated a much-needed microwave to the sisters and staff of Alford Ward, after receiving care at the Dominica-China Friendship...
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Kemar Sealy a winner
Kemar Sealy scratched his way to the bank after winning a whopping $100,000 with The Barbados Lottery’s Money Multiplier scratch ticket game. Sealy, who naturally feels “great” about his win with The...
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Over 2000 marijuana plants seized
Lawmen on wednesday seized over 2000 marijuana plants. Officers conducted the operation this morning in the parishes of St John and St Philip. (More details as they come to hand.) The post Over 2000...
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West Indies great Michael Holding retires from commentary
SOURCE: BBC SPORTS: Michael Holding has retired from cricket commentary after more than 30 years in broadcasting. Holding worked for Sky Sports for more than 20 years having retired from playing in...
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COVID-19 Update: 124 new cases, 752 in isolation
Barbados has recorded 124 new COVID-19 cases, comprising 51 males and 73 females. The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory conducted 1710 tests on Tuesday, September 14. Of these new cases, 21 are...
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Sixty-year-old man succumbs to COVID-19
A 60-year-old Barbadian man is the 53rd person to die from the virus. He passed away on Tuesday while at the Accident and Emergency Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He was unvaccinated....
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Public Notice: EPD communication systems offline
The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) informs the public that its communication systems are offline due to a broken fiber optic cable in the area. Repairs are currently being carried out by...
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LDD working to develop more NVQ certifications
The Learning and Development Directorate (LDD) of the Ministry of the Public Service will be working to develop other National Vocational Qualification certifications in occupational areas which are...
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Top doctor, lawyer oppose vaccine mandates amid COVID-19 surge
A veteran hotelier believes that vaccination should become a requirement for employment “at some point” in the tourism industry. Owner of the Crane Resort Paul Doyle, who said he is finding ways to...
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Change vaccine approach – attorney
Outspoken attorney-at-law Michelle Russell is calling on those in authority to change the narrative around COVID-19 vaccination. She believes that officials are going about the discussions in “the...
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