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Dodds’ COVID cases ‘manageable’
The latest COVID-19 outbreak at the island’s lone penal institution is under control. Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams told Barbados TODAY that the outbreak at...
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BL&P facing materials shortage amid supply chain crisis
The Barbados Light & Power (BL&P) Company says global supply chain disruptions have led to a shortage of materials needed for some of its operations. However, it has assured it is working with...
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PM insists pension reform a necessity
Pension reform for the public sector is needed to stabilise one of Barbados’ most important social security schemes. This message was shared by Prime Minister Mia Mottley as she spoke to constituents...
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Tourism industry urged to be ready for active hurricane season
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) have urged the tourism sector to step up preparations for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The...
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New advisory group to develop policies and legislation to benefit disabled...
The advisory committee for the establishment of a commission to champion improving the lives of persons with disabilities has a November 30 deadline to get a draft policy and proposed legislation...
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Senator questions why governments can’t get regional travel right
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Elizabeth Thompson says it is about time governments and the private sector within the Caribbean make a more determined effort to find a sustainable air and...
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New tourism activities needed – Thompson
Deputy President of the Senate Elizabeth Thompson is calling for more local private sector investment in indoor and outdoor recreational facilities across the island. In fact, she has suggested that...
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Brathwaite outlines proposed food plan for Barbados
Independent Senator Dr Chelston Brathwaite has issued a plea to the Mia Mottley administration to develop and implement an “integrated food security plan” for Barbados. A part of his proposed plan, is...
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Geotechnical studies of caves in St Thomas underway
Minister of Tourism and International Transport Senator Lisa Cummins says a long-overdue geotechnical study on the caves in Allen View, St Thomas is underway and should be completed in another three...
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Talented Tito wants greater respect shown to artisans
by Marlon Madden “I was born with this talent”, declared 47-year-old Tito Clarke, as he spoke fondly of his ability to carve just about any object from wood. Clarke, a mason by profession, is the owner...
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Atlantis Submarine reports uptick in business
by Marlon Madden Operators of one of Barbados’ oldest attractions, Atlantis Submarines, are reporting an uptick in business for the past several months, with expectations of continued growth now that...
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CDB preparing SMEs for listing on stock market
The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME) Unit has joined forces with the Barbados Small Business Association (SBA), the Barbados Stock Exchange (BSE), and...
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Senator Cummins hints at more cave development
by Marlon Madden Caves of Barbados could soon be exploring more opportunities for development of caves across the island as Government seeks to create more of that kind of experience for Barbadians and...
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Caribbean tourism now bouncing back
The Caribbean’s tourism renaissance is well underway, with some destinations approaching or exceeding record visitor arrival numbers. Tourism officials cite pent-up traveller demand, the elimination or...
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Copa Airlines to boost summer arrivals
by Marlon Madden Destination Barbados is expected to get a boost this summer from Latin America and its connecting markets with the return of Copa Airlines as of this month. Starting June 15, with two...
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Sagicor Life Caribbean operations still strong
The Sagicor Life Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of financial services giant Sagicor Financial Company has had another solid year’s performance. In its recently released audited year-end results, the...
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Barbados records 182 new COVID cases
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 182 new COVID-19 cases, 74 males and 108 females, from the 737 tests conducted on Wednesday, June 1. Of the positive cases, 52 persons were under...
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COVID-19 claims another life
COVID-19 has claimed the life of an unvaccinated 29-year-old male. He passed away yesterday, Wednesday, June 1, bringing the number of deaths as a result of the virus to 462. Minister of Health and...
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Barbadians warned as Hurricane Season gets under way
Barbados is in the firing line for more tropical cyclones, with predictions that the country will likely be impacted every year going forward, as systems move closer to the island. Director of the...
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Promoters may apply for Seasonal Liquor Licences
As promoters prepare to host events during the Season of Emancipation and the Crop Over Festival, they are being reminded that they may apply for a Seasonal Liquor Licence, if they will be staging...
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