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Drop in applications for school reallocation
There has been a steep drop in the number of applications for secondary school reallocation received by the Ministry of Education following the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination,...
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Teen missing
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing girl. Kevisha Shakira Scott, 15, of Wilson Hill, St John, was last seen around 7:45 PM yesterday at home by her grandmother. Kevisha...
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South Coast residents hope sewer fix holds
Residents and business owners of Worthing, Rendezvous and Hastings, Christ Church are crossing their fingers in the hope that the latest efforts by the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) will solve the...
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Water appeal
Residents of Boscobel, St Peter are having trouble summoning the spirit of Christmas, with the thought of spending another holiday without running water weighing on their minds. Attention might have...
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Costly stink
It could be another three months before the sewage problem on the south coast is fully rectified. Barbados TODAY understands that while a short-term solution is already in the works, it will call for...
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Guests cancelling stay due to sewage mess
One day after Sandals General Manager Fernand Zievinger warned the ongoing sewage crisis on the south coast was not good for business, one accommodation executive is counting her losses as a result of...
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It’s a lie’
Government has “categorically” denied charges by Opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) leader Mia Mottley that it had ignored a Chinese offer to finance rehabilitation of the South Coast sewerage...
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No more sailing to work for vet
The water has receded but it is still not smooth sailing for two St Philip businesses impacted by the flood of November 29. When Barbados TODAY visited the Woodbourne, St Philip area that was...
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Private sector urges Govt to keep public in the loop
Having attended a meeting of the Social Partnership two weeks ago, the private sector says it is generally satisfied that steps are being taken to address the sewage problem on the south coast....
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Tread carefully
Minister of Social Care Steve Blackett has added his voice to the debate on a registry of sex offenders here to allow Barbadians easy access to information on convicted rapists and paedophiles....
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Vauclause recycling project on track, says Cherry
Businessman Anderson Fat Child Cherry says his $64 million recycling plant at Vaucluse, St Thomas remains on track, with the 64-acre plant due for completion by 2018. Cherry told Barbados TODAY...
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High surf advisory issued
Met officials say Barbados and its Eastern Caribbean neighbours are likely to begin feeling the effects of a strong high pressure system on Saturday. The system, which is centered over the...
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Woman missing
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Tracey Maria Chase, 29, of Wilcox, Christ Church was last seen by her father around 7 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Bayland,...
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Senior is Barbados’ safest driver
Seventy five-year-old Nattalie Mayers has been dubbed this island’s safest driver, having not been involved in a road accident in her almost 50 years of driving. The Barbados Road Safety Association...
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Moves to modernize agriculture
Barbados is moving to develop policies and legislation to assist in creating a modern agricultural platform, which could include aquaponics, hydroponics and greenhouses. And it is turning to a Middle...
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Injured elderly man rescued from broken down home
A 73-year-old St Barnabas, St Michael man is counting his lucky stars after he was rescued from a hole in the floor of his dilapidated wooden house earlier this week. It is believed that Hutson Yarde,...
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BYS to get new home
A permanent home could be on the way for the Barbados Youth Service (BYS) in the very near future. Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth Stephen Lashley made the announcement this evening as he...
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Driver’s lesson
Concerned about reckless behaviour by some on this country’s roads, a top official of the Barbados Road Safety Association (BRSA) has called for a major legal crackdown on road traffic offenders....
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Serial burglar?
An alleged burglar, who was reportedly caught “red-handed”, has denied six burglary charges brought against him. Reuben Decoursey Jordan, who resides at Fairfield Crossroad, St Michael, appeared before...
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Springer in 100 club
James Springer is the island’s latest centenarian. Today, he was celebrated by family, friends and loved ones at his son’s home in Harmony Circle, the Belle, St Michael, in fine style. Fully alert and...
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