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Govt still waiting on promoters, says Lashley
Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley says he is still waiting on promoters to put their concerns in writing to him, surrounding Government’s 2014 decision to charge 17.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT)...
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BIPA: Nothing to celebrate
The Barbados Investors and Policyholders Alliance (BIPA) today called on Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler to make good on his promises to its membership, while warning that they were currently in no...
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Lashley slams Opposition for 50th celebrations
Minister of Culture, Sport and Youth, Stephen Lashley has taken some members of the Opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to task for suggesting there’s little to celebrate in this jubilee year of...
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Vendors to be given a little more time
Vendors, who were earlier ordered by Government to vacate the River Bus Terminal by Sunday, have been given a reprieve of sorts. Director of Transport at the Transport Authority Alex Linton told...
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Barbados under flood warning
The Barbados Meteorological Office has issued a flood warning for the island following persistent rainfall overnight and this morning. Residents in flood-prone areas are advised to continue to exercise...
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When an individual is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, the focus is mostly on treatment of the disease. However, one aspect of their overall healthcare that may often be...
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Flood warning discontinued
The flood warning issued for Barbados this morning has been discontinued. However a statement from the Met office said the island is still experiencing some showers and periods of light to moderate...
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Williams calls for stronger PTA relationships
Local business magnate, Ralph ‘Bizzy’ Williams today stressed the importance of cohesive relationships between parents and teachers, noting that both sides need to do their best “to be on one team”....
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UPDATE – Communities flooded by heavy rains
Parts of Barbados experienced flash flooding today following heavy overnight rains. One area, Goodland Gardens Christ Church, was under flood waters as a result of the downpours. The persistent showers...
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Today’s weather
The Barbados Meteorological Service says weak and unstable conditions are affecting the island. Today’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at first becoming fair to partly cloudy with a few...
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Police probe fatal shooting at Black Rock, St Michael
Police are investigating a fatal shooting at St Stephen’s Hill, Black Rock that occurred in the wee hours of this morning. Two other people were injured in the incident. (more details as they come to...
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Barbados-bound woman held with ganga at Jamaican airport
SOURCE- Jamaica Observer- KINGSTON – Police officers assigned to the Narcotics Division are reporting the seizure of 20 pounds of ganja and the arrest of a woman for breaches of the Dangerous Drug...
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UPDATE: Fatal shooting at Black Rock
Jessy David Moore, 33, of Free Hill, Black Rock, St Michael was fatally shot last night at a fete held at Plum Tree Road, St Stephens in the same parish. Two other men, Torian Devere Gibson, 31, of...
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Police make arrests and seize illegal guns at fete in St John
A number of people were taken into police custody following a shooting incident at Clifton Hall, St John in the wee hours of this morning. According to police, officers from the Tactical Response Unit,...
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Police search for missing man
Police are seeking the assistance of the public to locate a missing Christ Church man. He is Fabian McDonald Brewster, 35, of Amity Lodge, Christ Church. He was last seen by his mother on Friday,...
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Bajan conkies
Bajan Conkies Conkies are traditionally made during Independence celebratons. ( recipe – justbajan.com) Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup flour 3/4 lb finely grated pumpkin 6 oz margarine/shortening melted...
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Pity them, says PM Stuart
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart last evening said that people who have opted not to celebrate Barbados’ 50th golden jubilee anniversary of Independence are to be pitied. Stuart made the remarks at the...
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Police investigate murder in St Joseph
Police are on the scene of a murder at Airy Hill, St Joseph. (more details as they come to hand.)
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Update: Shooting at Airy Hill, St Joseph
Police are continuing investigations into an unnatural death at Airy Hill, St Joseph. Acting Inspector, Police Public Relations Officer, Roland Cobbler told Barbados TODAY lawmen received a call...
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Barbadians to pay less for gas, diesel and LPG
Consumers will be paying slightly less for gasoline, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) effective midnight Sunday, but more for kerosene. The retail price of gasoline will drop from $2.91 per...
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