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PSV workers remanded to Dodds
Two Public Service Vehicle workers charged with yesterday’s fracas in the River Van Stand have been remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison Dodds. Thirty-year-old Travis Tremaine Brathwaite of Sealy Hall, St...
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McClean to run in St John as an independent
Former Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate Leroy McClean today officially signalled his intention to contest the May 24 general election as an independent. McClean, who recently lost his bid to...
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No hike!
Minister of Agriculture and Water Resource Management Dr David Estwick has made it clear the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Government is not considering raising water rates, contradicting General...
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$1.2 billion headache
One of the country’s most successful leaders is warning that a monumental effort is needed to raise $1.2 billion in foreign exchange to halt the economic slide revealed this week by Central Bank...
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Worrell: Public sector has fallen from grace
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Dr DeLisle Worrell is warning that something needs to be done about this island’s public service, which he says has declined alarmingly from its “gold...
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BLP unhappy with preliminary voters’ list
With voter registration scheduled to close on Monday, the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) is charging that the preliminary voters’ list released by the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) on...
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Worst state ever
An Opposition candidate has charged that this island’s social services are in their worst state ever. In fact, the incumbent Barbados Labour Party (BLP) representative for the City of Bridgetown,...
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Mottley only wants to be PM, warns Gollop
Queen’s Counsel Hal Gollop has sought to warn eligible voters that Barbados Labour Party (BLP) leader Mia Mottley’s only ambition is to become the next Prime Minister of Barbados. Gollop, who was...
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Over 15,000 new jobs coming, promises AG
As the campaign for the May 24 general elections heats up, the ruling Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Government is promising to find work for thousands of unemployed Barbadians over the next two years....
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Going for George
It was only last month that former diplomat Leroy McClean was vying to be the candidate for the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) in St John. Having failed to secure the nomination, and “after much...
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Don’t underestimate impact of third parties – Arthur
The so-called third parties and independent candidates can cause sufficient damage in some constituencies to turn the May 24 general election on its head, former Prime Minister Owen Arthur is...
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Barbadian police officers win regional awards
Two Barbadian police officers, Inspector (Ag.) Roland Cobbler and Detective Sergeant Mitchell Roach were highlighted as leaders in their respected fields and copped the awards of Top Caribbean...
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Scores attend funeral for Onika King
Scores of people turned out for the funeral service of Onika King. The 36-year-old was fatally stabbed in her shop at No.41, Mandela Plaza, Swan Street, The City. King was killed on Saturday, April 14...
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ELECTIONS-DLP rolls out campaign bus
Ahead of its official campaign launch tomorrow, the incumbent Democratic Labour Party has rolled out its election bus featuring its 30 candidates. Elections will be held here on May 24. The post...
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Don’t be fooled by DLP’s 15,000 job promise – Caddle
Barbados Labour Party (BLP) candidate for St Michael South Central Marsha Caddle on Saturday urged Barbadians not to be fooled by the Democratic Labour Party’s 15,000 job promise. On Friday, Attorney...
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BLP launches election campaign in fine style, promising a ‘march to victory’
Weymouth pasture, The City, was awash in a sea of red shirts Saturday night, as the Opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) officially launched its campaign for the May 24 general elections. More than...
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Today’s weather
The Barbados Meteorological Services says a surface to low level central Atlantic high pressure system is the dominant feature. Today will be fair to partly cloudy and windy with a few brief isolated...
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Police investigating death of 33-year-old man
Police are investigating the circumstances which resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man about 5:30 this morning following an incident at the ‘Mad Pub Bar’ located at the junction of Combermere...
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Mottley unveils BLP’s remedy
Cutting out wastage, stamping out corruption and reprioritizing the country’s expenditure, will give a Barbados Labour Party (BLP) Government all the money it needs to fulfill all of its campaign...
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Shooting death leaves family in shock
The family of 33-year-old Dwayne Forde has been thrown into shock after the St Philip resident was shot and killed early Sunday. Police say they received a report from medical personnel at the Queen...
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