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BRSA president wants fresh approach to reduce road accidents
President of the Barbados Road Safety Association Roland Lowe on Tuesday called for a new approach to help reduce the high level of road accidents. He proposed a fresh strategy to encourage better...
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Flash flood watch in effect for western districts
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a flash flood watch for western districts. The BMS explained that this afternoon a combination of light wind speeds and adequate daytime heating...
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Bostic launches book in New York
Strong leadership, the collective efforts of many, especially health workers, and cooperation from personnel from across ministries, international institutions and governments were the major...
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Pan Africanist invites more participation in Kwanzaa celebrations
This year’s Kwanzaa celebrations got underway this evening. During the blessing of the festival held at the Ivy Community Centre, Pan-Africanist Wayne Onkphra Wells, told Barbados TODAY that the...
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Mark Williams has passed away
Former Member of Parliament, promoter, producer and community activist Mark Williams has died at the age of 83 Williams was a familiar player on the political scene. He was among the founders of the...
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Flash flood watch in effect for central and northern districts
A flash flood watch is in effect for central and northern districts. The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said light wind speeds and adequate daytime heating have led to localized shower...
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PM Mottley pays tribute to Mark Williams
This morning, when I received the news of the passing of Mark Williams and reflected on the man I knew, I could not help but think that were he in a position to speak now he would declare that his life...
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Gwyneth Squires has passed away
Leading bandleader and designer Gwyneth Squires has died. The Trinidadian-born Squires has been making costumes for close to four decades and has won the Band of the Year, both in Grand Kadooment and...
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PM Mottley pays tribute to veteran band designer Gwyneth Squires
Statement from Prime Minister, The Hon. Mia Amor Mottley SC, MP on the passing of cultural icon Gwyneth Squires To say that my heart is saddened by the news that Gwyneth Squires has passed would be a...
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BWA pumping stations offline due to inclement weather
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) today, Wednesday, December 27th, advises residents of some St. George, St. John and St. Philip districts that once again it has been forced to take two of its...
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Bajans, visitors spend ‘quiet’ day on beach, in parks
It was a peaceful and pleasant Boxing Day holiday for residents and visitors alike, with hundreds flocking to the island’s beaches and other green areas to continue their Christmas celebrations. On...
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Psychiatric Hospital workers complain of repeated late salaries
It was a blue Christmas for several employees at the Psychiatric Hospital who claimed they had not received their salaries since November. The affected workers, including those in the dietary and...
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Barker is new court master
Excited but humbled is how Roger Barker, the newest Master of the High Court, described his reaction to being appointed to the position at a brief ceremony at State House on Wednesday. He took the...
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Protect paradise – in the Belle
I would like to commend the Mia Mottley administration for making the decision to construct a modern geriatric hospital for our growing elderly population recognising the importance of addressing the...
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Tax refund cheques in post, BRA Chief declares
If you haven’t received your income tax refund or reverse tax credit, the Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is not at fault, Revenue Commissioner Louisa Lewis- Ward has declared, suggesting that the...
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More than 200 children treated at Kristmas on de Kourt
Over 200 children in Maynards, St Peter were recently treated to lunch, gifts and entertainment with the launch of Kristmas on de Kourt. The event’s main organiser, entrepreneur and community activist...
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Saffrey wants policy change to get homeless off streets
The nation’s leading advocate for the homeless said Wednesday he wants to see a shelter-first policy implemented to help guide homeless people to shelters. President of the Barbados Alliance to End...
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Public Notice: BWA Station in St. George Offline for Urgent Repairs
The Barbados Water Authority is today, Thursday, December 28th advising residents and businesses in parts of St George and Christ Church that it is currently conducting emergency repairs at one of its...
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AOPT head: ‘Stronger oversight needed’ to quell PSV misbehaviour
The chief spokesman for public service vehicle (PSV) owners has called for renewed oversight and collaboration with the authorities to tackle delinquent behaviour by minibuses and route taxis amid...
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Venezuela launches military exercise over British warship ‘threat’
SOURCE: AFP: Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday ordered more than 5,600 military personnel to participate in a “defensive” exercise, in response to Britain sending a warship to waters off...
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