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Chancellor hails UWI’s contribution to society
An estimated 1,500 students graduated from the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies today. Of that number, 251 were at the postgraduate level. Addressing this morning’s ceremony,...
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UPDATE – Five-year-old dies in Coverley
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the unnatural death of a five-year-old boy this evening at a residence in Coverley, Christ Church. Public Relations Officer, Inspector Roland...
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Today’s weather
The Barbados Meteorological service says a weak trough system continues to linger across the island. Today’s weather will be mostly fair, however some afternoon shower and thunderstorm activity is...
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Police search for missing man
Police are trying to locate Carson McDonald Cumberbatch, 62, of Yearwood Road, Black Rock, St Michael Cumberbatch, alias “Bird” was last seen on Friday, October 14, at 5:00 p.m. Cumberbatch has a dark...
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Update: Family rocked by Liam’s death
Tributes have flooded social media following the tragic death of five-year-old Liam Bridgeman yesterday. The child died while attending a pool party at Coverley, Christ Church with classmates at the St...
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Barbados must reduce food imports
Barbados must step up to the plate and reduce its dependency on food imports, says Agriculture Minister Dr David Estwick. Blaming the current shortage of some fruits and vegetables in local...
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Get on board with international business sector, Ince says
Acting Minister of Industry Senator Jepter Ince today challenged Barbadians to unleash their entrepreneurial skills and creativity to boost the growth of the island’s international business and...
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Regional integration is key, says Lady Haynes
Graduands of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, were last evening reminded of the importance of regional integration and the significant contribution of the university to the...
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Commonwealth scholarship to UK now available
Barbadian citizens interested in studying in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 can now apply for a scholarship under the Commonwealth Scholarship or Fellowship Plan. The Government of Britain is offering...
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Two injured in three-car smash up in St Philip
Two people were injured today in a three-car smash-up along Windsor Road, St Phillip. A bronze Toyota Tundra, a red Kia and a white Toyota Corolla collided around 2:50 p.m. Herbert Murray, 56, driver...
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Police continue investigations into Christ Church shooting
A 32–year-old man remains hospitalized at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital following a shooting incident at Bourne’s Land, St Christopher, Christ Church last night. According to police, Damian Bynoe was...
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Police investigate murder
Police are investigating the unnatural death of a man said to be in his 40’s, which occurred at Golden Plover, Inch Marlow, Christ Church this evening Police say the man believed to be a painter was...
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When our market seems saturated with lawyers
When it comes to lawyers relative to population size, Barbados probably has one of the highest ratios in the entire Caribbean Community (CARICOM) region. Every year, more and more are graduating from...
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Sell BWA
Against the backdrop of what some are already calling a national water crisis and strong fears expressed by the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) that it could result in privatization of this...
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Cholera warning
Barbadians in water-starved communities, mainly in St Andrew, St Peter, St Joseph, St Lucy and St Thomas, are being warned to take care in order to prevent an outbreak of cholera or other water-borne...
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Missing Liam
The words did not come easily for Principal of St Cyprians Boys’ School Dave Layne as he tried to express the emotion that the school was experiencing following the death of one of its students. Layne...
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UWI honouree wants anti-discrimination legislation
Former Barbados HIV/AIDS czar Dr Carol Lady Haynes has expressed disappointment that successive Governments have not passed legislation against homophobia and other forms of discrimination. She made...
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UWI Chancellor Sir George calls it a day
Credited by Vice Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles with presiding over graduation ceremonies “with precision and panache, dignity and décor”, Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Sir...
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RiRi to join Independence celebrations
International superstar Rihanna will be home to celebrate the island’s 50th anniversary of Independence in a big way. She will open the Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega Concert with a rendition of...
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Marshall granted bail
The second person charged with the death of six-year-old Jahan King has been granted bail. Dwayne Marshall was released from HMP Dodds today where he has been on remand for almost six months. He was...
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