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MISSING: Winston Decourcey Bishop
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing man. He is Winston Decourcey Bishop, 60, of Clarke’s Road, Free Hill, Saint Michael. Bishop is five feet, eight inches...
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DLP to consider Senate seats following court ruling giving Upper Chamber the...
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) is now ready to review an offer of two seats in the Senate following a High Court judge’s ruling that allows the current administration to facilitate the opposition...
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Freight not the only thing driving up costs – BCCI
Barbadians are being cautioned not to get overly excited about savings on commodity items just yet since there is skepticism around how the cap on freight costs will be applied. At the same time,...
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Higher tax on sweet drinks welcomed at home and abroad
Government’s decision to double the tax on sweetened beverages is getting thumbs up from local, regional and international healthy lifestyle advocates and activists who say it is an example other...
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Not all smooth sailing for PSVs in the north
Public service vehicle operators in the Speightstown area are already complaining of revenue losses from a new system that requires them to conduct their business from the main bus terminal. However,...
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Business community has tax concerns
Though largely welcoming Government’s budgetary measures announced on Monday, describing them as generally progressive and balanced, members of the private sector have expressed concern that some of...
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Manufacturers feel left out
Operators in the manufacturing sector are not pleased that there were no measures in the 2022 Budget aimed at decreasing production costs for them. In fact, in a statement on Tuesday the Barbados...
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Action coming to protect consumers from high interest rates
Government will be stepping in to protect Barbadian businesses and individuals against unfair and excessive interest rates charged by local lending institutions. That promise has come from Minister of...
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Farmers to reap big benefits from new water rate
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Indar Weir says farmers are reporting they will save as much as $4,000 on their monthly water bills as a result of Government’s decision to let them access...
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Budget right for the moment – Straughn
Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Ryan Straughn has described Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s Budget on Monday as one that was required for the moment. However, he is insisting...
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New Immigration policy on the cards
Prime Minister Mia Mottley says addressing the question of how to increase Barbados’ population will be critical to achieving the kind of sustained economic growth the island requires. And to this end,...
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Addy award success for freelancing duo
Freelance copywriter Carlos Brathwaite and designer Sergio Charles were overjoyed after their work on The Pinehill Dairy’s “Made At Home” campaign was awarded two silver Addy awards from the Caribbean...
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Labour’s call answered – Moore
General Secretary of the Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) and Member of Parliament for St George North Toni Moore has credited the strong voice of the labour movement with making a tremendous difference...
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‘Efforts of youth in clean-up programme paying off’
Minister of Environment and National Beautification Adrian Forde has once again defended the national clean-up programme which has been criticised by some as “sending the wrong message” to the island’s...
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More teachers to deliver life skills teaching in schools
Over the next three years, 126 teachers from secondary schools will be trained in life skills education to equip them with the relevant knowledge to give their students additional support to cope with...
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Symmonds: New business owners need education as much as money
Minister of Energy and Business Development Kerrie Symmonds believes more should be done to aid entrepreneurs not only financially but in educating them. His comments came during the launch of the...
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England reach 47-1 in second Test against West Indies at lunch
SOURCE: AFP: England captain Joe Root and relative newcomer Alex Lees were kept in check by disciplined West Indies bowling in reaching 47 for one at lunch on the opening day of the second Test at...
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Meet Jermaine Weekes
Jermaine Weekes is one of many of Pineland’s bright sparks. The young man who came through Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW) at a tender age has now been able to live and work in Japan. Speaking to the...
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Public Notice
The Barbados Fire Service (BFS) advises members of the public experiencing difficulty calling 311 from a FLOW number, to call 421-8666 to report any emergencies. Digicel customers may continue to use...
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COVID-19 frontline workers acknowledged
The Optimist Clubs of Barbados South and The Optimist Club of Barbados North represented by president Margaret Chapman-Farley and president Dr Keerti Singh, recently presented The Most Honorable Dr....
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