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Flooding; downed tree in the City
Four cars have reportedly been damaged as a result of a fallen tree in the area of the taxi stand on Lower Broad Street, The City. However, thankfully no injuries have been reported. At the same time...
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Changes for Independence events
Members of the public have been advised that the Reveal of the 50th Anniversary of Independence National Monument will now take place tomorrow, Wednesday, November 30, Independence Day, at the Garrison...
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Prince Harry’s here!
Britain’s Prince Harry arrived in Barbados this morning to heavy rain and a warm welcome from the Queen’s appointed representative Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave, along with Prime Minister...
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Two receive DoE awards from Prince Harry
Barbadians Charlee Gittens and Jade Gibbons were presented with the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award by Britain’s Prince Harry this morning. A select group of dignitaries, including Senator Sir Trevor...
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Heavy rains wreak havoc
Today, on the eve of the close of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, heavy rains pounded the island. From the south to the north of Barbados, several areas were left under water. The popular west...
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When Harry meets Freundel
Britain’s Prince Harry today expressed his admiration for the decorations on Government Headquarters, which represent the national heroes and local figures. During a a courtesy call on Prime Minister...
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Two Knights and a Dame announced
Businessman Geoffrey Cave is among three distinguished Barbadians who have received the highest acclaim in this year’s National Independence Honours. Cave, who has been credited with transforming...
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‘Lennie’ remembered
Family, friends and well-wishers braved torrential downpours to say farewell to the late Leonard Earl St Hill, the former chief town planner who died two weeks ago, aged 86. The St Lucian-born civil...
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Businesses face Boxing Day losses
One business official is expressing concern that the island could miss an opportunity to raise some foreign exchange if businesses did not open their doors on Boxing Day when four cruise ships are...
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Advocate publisher receives ‘companion’ honour
A newspaper publisher has been recognized in the National Independence Honours, and not for the first time. After receiving a ‘Gold Crown of Merit’ in 2001, Publisher of the Barbados Advocate...
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Rained out
The severity of the weather system that brought the island to a virtual standstill today took emergency management officials by surprise, it has been revealed. Programme Officer at the Department of...
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Bjerkhamn honoured
Businessman Bjorn Bjerkhamn has come in for special recognition in this country’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. As the island marks its 50th birthday today, the construction magnate, who migrated to...
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FULL LIST OF INDEPENDENCE DAY HONOURS
A businessman, an attorney and a surgeon have topped this year’s list of Independence Day honours, in which several other outstanding Barbadians have been recogniz for their contributions to national...
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Union president running out of time – Franklyn
Time appears to no longer be on the side of embattled President of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) Akanni McDowall, following his recent reversion from a senior acting post to his...
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Today’s weather
Barbadians can expect overcast conditions and some rain today. According to the Barbados Meteorological Service a trough system is still affecting the island and as a result it will be generally cloudy...
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Independence message: BHTA pledges to keep Barbados on top
BHTA’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE AS our nation celebrates the great achievement of 50 years of Independence, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is extremely proud to say...
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Independence Message – CTUSAB salutes Barbados
On the occasion of the celebration of the island’ 50th Anniversary of Independence, the Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB), as the representative voice of Barbadian...
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Crews prepare for tonight’s unveiling of National Monument
Under cloudy skies, clean-up operations were underway at the Garrison Savannah which was flooded during yesterday’s heavy downpours. Crews were busy at the site continuing preparations for this...
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Agard humbled by national award
“It is a very numbing and humbling experience!” That was the first reaction of the executive producer of the annual Barbados Gospelfest Adrian Ricardo Agard this morning to news that he was among...
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Business mogul welcomes national honour
Business magnate Bjorn Ferdinand Bjerkhamn is elated to receive Barbados’ fourth highest national honour, the Silver Crown of Merit in this year’s Independence Day Honours. “It is humbling. It is...
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