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Reform coming to social services
New Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey has promised a reform of the social services system that will include the consolidation of several departments into a Department of...
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Atherley pleased at selection of Drakes for the Senate
The man who introduced Crystal Drakes to the Senate as a member of the Opposition has absolutely no problem with her now being named an Independent Senator. Former Opposition Leader, Bishop Joseph...
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Barbados still attracting international business
Despite the enforcement of a global minimum corporate tax rate, Barbados has still been able to attract business. In fact, president of Barbados International Business Association (BIBA) Derrick...
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Welcome Stamp programme rated seventh in Caribbean and South America
Barbados’ much-touted Welcome Stamp initiative has been ranked number seven in the list of Best Countries to Work From in the Caribbean and South America. In its latest Remote Work Rankings, Kayak.com...
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Horse owner appeals for safe return of missing horses
Two horses valued at $10 000 have been stolen from the Codrington Riding Stables in Waterford, St Michael and owner Patrick Croney is appealing to Barbadians to help with getting the animals back home...
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More COVID-19 vaccines earmarked for region
Caribbean nations are among countries in the Americas set to receive 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines this year, Director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Dr Carissa Etienne...
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Health Ministry working to clear home isolation discharge backlog
The backlog of persons awaiting discharge from home isolation is being dealt with as a matter of priority by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. The Most Honourable Kenneth...
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Regional countries urged to take advantage of metaverse
Barbadians and Caribbean citizens must not be left behind as the new and emerging digital space which offers wealth-generating opportunities, the Metaverse, develops, say regional officials. At a...
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Young entrepreneur helping businesses to succeed
Angelina Sinckler is the owner of Angelina Affiliate, a company that offers social media marketing services to its customers. The 21-year-old former Queen’s College student who has been operating her...
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Economist: Adjust tax policy stance to ease prices
by Marlon Madden One noted economist is warning the Mia Mottley administration to be careful not to compound the rising inflationary pressures by way of its policy stance. In fact, Carlos Forte is...
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Regional travel down but CHTA offers remedies
Caribbean tourism is estimated to have suffered $2 billion (US$1 billion) in losses during 2021 as a result of stagnation in travel between the region’s destinations. As a result, the Caribbean Hotel...
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Governor optimistic about tourism’s performance
by Marlon Madden Barbados welcomed some 42,421 stopover visitors in 2021, representing a mere 20 per cent of the 2019 record visitor arrival numbers (219,605), and a decline from 2020 arrivals....
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Massy now cross-listed on JSE
Exactly five years after delisting from the Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE), Trinidad and Tobago-based conglomerate Massy has announced its cross listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), which was...
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Jamaican coffee export to get boost
An initiative designed to help boost coffee export from Jamaica to the European Union (EU) has been launched. During a recent high-level event, which celebrated a longstanding and fruitful partnership...
View ArticleMoving towards enhancing renewable energy
Renewable energy has become more than a buzz word in Barbados over the last several years, with more individuals arming themselves with information and taking steps towards engaging in clean energy...
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BHTA elects Renée Coppin as new chairman
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has a new Chairman. She is Renée Coppin, who was elected at a Special General Meeting held by the Association last month. This follows the departure of...
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Elderly woman loses battle with COVID-19
An 89-year-old woman is the latest COVID-19 casualty. She was fully vaccinated and died on Wednesday, February 2, at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility. The number of deaths from the virus has now...
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WANTED: Chadwin Romario Lowe
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to help locate Chadwin Romario Lowe, 26 of White Hill, St Andrew. Lowe is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal...
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Barbados records 609 new COVID-19 cases
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 609 new COVID-19 cases – 278 males and 331 females – from the 2,303 tests conducted on Wednesday, February 2. The cases comprised 119 persons...
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Prominent lawyer at odds with Queen’s Counsel over consequences of Senators’...
The Barbados Constitution does not bar Parliament from getting on with the business of the State, even with the appointment of three more Senators still outstanding, an expert in constitutional law has...
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