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Call for “humanitarian” solution to LIAT pay dispute
The head of one of LIAT’s shareholder governments wants to see a “humanitarian” resolution to the ongoing pay dispute involving former employees of the cash-strapped regional carrier. Dominica’s Prime...
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Feed plan
A plan by Barbados and Suriname to strengthen ties in agriculture could see animal feed prices falling here. Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir made the disclosure on Wednesday following a meeting with...
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Youth joining DLP ranks
The elevation of Dr Ronnie Yearwood to the presidency of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has seemingly drawn more young people to its bosom. That is according to the party’s 1st vice-president Steve...
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Young DVM ladies shock defending champions
By Morissa Lindsay Defending queens Deacons were stunned 3-1 by the impressive Development Volleyball in Motion (DVM) team in the Goddard Enterprises Limited Barbados Volleyball Association Junior...
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Junior swimmers to compete in Trinidad & Tobago
By Michron Robinson A contingent of young, eager Barbadian swimmers heading to Trinidad and Tobago for the XXVI Annual Goodwill Swim meet are rearing and ready to medal at the championships. Come...
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Time for road tennis’ global expansion
By Morissa Lindsay If the organization of the just concluded Barbados Road Tennis Open is anything to go by then it is time to take the sport globally, says enthusiasts Trevor Ifill and Dale Rudder. As...
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St Hill’s book offers advice on many of life’s issues
A local author is hoping that his newest publication will serve as inspiration for people, especially young adults, who may be experiencing personal, profession-al and spiritual challenges in their...
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Credit unions and Fintech talks at AfriCaribbean Forum
As countries in Africa and the Caribbean prepare for the inaugural AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2022 (ACTIF2022), attention is being paid to potential opportunities for flows between the...
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Young cricketers excellent Bico ambassadors
Thanks to their new title sponsor, BICO, the Barbados National Under 15 Cricket team will be headed to Grenada tomorrow to compete in the Cricket West Indies Regional Under 15 Tournament. BICO and the...
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Price wins $601 800 with Double Draw Spot 7
Amanda Price is still reeling from the shock and surprise of being the first Spot 7 winner for 2022, with a whopping $601,800 Double Draw win with The Barbados Lottery. Price, although a bit nervous,...
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Fortress Fund managers plant 100 trees for 25th anniversary
Money may not grow on trees but for leading investment manager, Fortress Fund Managers (FFM), there are distinct parallels between how money and trees grow. This was demonstrated recently when an...
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Coralisle Group gives teen his pre-COVID prize
Since 2019, The Coralisle Group Ltd. (CG), and its newest addition CG United Insurance Ltd. (CG United), have been proud sponsors of the Cricket West Indies team. During the first year of sponsorship,...
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Eden Lodge Charitable Trust helping those in need
By Michron Robinson Over 400 Barbadian school children stand to benefit from back to school supplies thanks to the Eden Lodge Charitable Trust. During two recent donations at the Cloister Bookstore Ltd...
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Four more COVID-19 deaths
Four more people died as a result of COVID-19 between August 12 and 16. On Friday, August 12, an 88-year-old woman passed away due to the virus. She was followed by two men, aged 68 and 75, and a...
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COVID-19 Update: 336 new cases
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 336 new COVID-19 cases, 161 males and 175 females, from the 1,078 tests conducted on Wednesday, August 17. The cases comprised 41 persons under...
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Police investigate attempted robbery in Warrens
Police are reportedly at the scene of an attempted robbery at a store located in Warrens, St Michael. Reports are that one person was injured. More details as they come to hand. The post Police...
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Motorists to pay less for gasoline and diesel
Motorists will be paying less for gasoline and diesel, effective midnight Thursday, August 18. The retail price of gasoline will be $4.39 per litre, which is a saving of 44 cents, while diesel will...
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Ex-murder accused to get more money from state for breach of Constitutional...
Former murder accused Pedro Deroy Ellis has won another case against the State for breach of his constitutional rights, just over a month after the court awarded him $75 000 for wrongful detention....
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Unreasonable
The Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors and Entrepreneurs (BARVEN) has stepped in to fight for farmers at River Plantation, St Philip whose land is being taken away by the Barbados Agricultural...
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Gas and diesel prices fall
Motorists will, from midnight Thursday, see the effects of Government’s recently announced cap on the price of fuel at the pumps. That’s when the retail price of gasoline drops by 44 cents to $4.39 per...
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